Eisha Singh on 'Juhi Mui': Changing one person's view is the biggest win
Synopsis
Eisha Singh isn't measuring 'Juhi Mui' by ratings — she's measuring it by changed minds. In a primetime landscape where autism is rarely centred, the Colors drama is making an unusual bet: that Indian audiences are ready for a story built on inclusion, not just entertainment.
Key Takeaways
Eisha Singh plays an autistic young woman named Juhi Suri in the Colors show 'Juhi Mui' .
Singh says the show's 'biggest victory' would be changing even one viewer's perspective on autism.
She co-stars alongside Vijayendra Kumeria and says both actors feel a dual responsibility to entertain and educate.
Singh stressed the need for greater public awareness about autism and called for 'kindness, inclusion and acceptance' toward autistic individuals.
The current track sees Juhi navigating grief after the death of her father, the figure who protected her from societal misunderstanding.
Television actress Eisha Singh, who portrays an autistic young woman in the Colors drama 'Juhi Mui', says the show's greatest achievement would be shifting even a single viewer's perspective on autism — and sparking conversations that rarely find space on mainstream Indian television.
What Eisha Singh Said
'By the end of every episode, if we can change the perspective, I think it's a great victory for all of us,' the actress said. 'Same if we can start the conversation around this topic, I think again, it's great.'
Singh also acknowledged the dual responsibility the show carries — to entertain and to educate. 'We both take them with pride and the fact that we have a show around this topic. Of course, at the same time, we both have that responsibility on our shoulders,' she added, referring to her co-star Vijayendra Kumeria.
Why the Show Matters
Singh was candid about the gap in public awareness around autism in India. 'A lot of people I know, they don't know what autism really is. So, to know about it and to understand its sensitivity, we should watch the show. We need to learn about it, and we need to approach people who are autistic with a little more kindness, inclusion and acceptance,' she said.
Her remarks reflect a broader moment in Indian entertainment, where stories centred on neurodivergent characters are slowly gaining ground — though they remain rare. Singh noted that 'stories like this don't come really often,' urging audiences to be open to them when they do.
About 'Juhi Mui'
'Juhi Mui' follows Juhi Suri, a brilliant autistic woman whose cognitive strengths become her defining asset in a world that frequently misreads her. In the current track, Juhi is navigating grief after the death of her father — the one figure who consistently shielded her from society's harsher judgements. The show airs on Colors.
The Bigger Picture
Depictions of autism on Indian primetime television have historically been limited and, at times, reductive. 'Juhi Mui' is among the few fiction series to centre an autistic protagonist across a full narrative arc. Whether it sustains that sensitivity over a longer run will determine its legacy beyond ratings. For now, Singh's framing — victory measured not in viewership but in changed minds — sets an unusually high bar for the genre.
Point of View
Tentatively, expanding its emotional vocabulary — but autism-centred narratives remain the exception, not the rule. Eisha Singh's framing of success as perspective change rather than viewership is admirable, but the harder test is whether the writing sustains that intent across a full run, or retreats into familiar melodrama once the novelty fades. Indian television has a pattern of introducing sensitive subjects with care and then sensationalising them for ratings. The show's real measure will be in how it handles Juhi Suri not just in grief, but in agency.
NationPress
13 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 'Juhi Mui' about?
'Juhi Mui' is a Colors television drama that follows Juhi Suri, a brilliant autistic young woman who uses her cognitive strengths to navigate a world that often misunderstands her. The current storyline sees her coping with the death of her father, who was her primary protector.
Who plays the lead role in 'Juhi Mui'?
Actress Eisha Singh plays the autistic protagonist Juhi Suri. She stars alongside Vijayendra Kumeria in the show, which airs on Colors.
Why does Eisha Singh consider the show important?
Singh has said that many people around her do not fully understand what autism is. She believes 'Juhi Mui' can build awareness and encourage viewers to approach autistic individuals with greater kindness, inclusion, and acceptance.
Where does 'Juhi Mui' air?
'Juhi Mui' airs on the Colors television channel.
What does Eisha Singh consider the show's biggest success?
Singh has said the show's greatest victory would be changing even one viewer's perspective on autism by the end of an episode, or sparking a wider conversation about the issues it highlights.
