Avika Gor shifts her base to Bangkok
Avika Gor is starring in a film titled Ugly Story. Nandu is the lead actor under the direction of Pranav Swaroop. The film's teaser and trailer got good response and it is racing for release on 22 May 2026.
About Ugly Story, she said "When I first heard the script, my immediate thought was, ‘Are we glorifying toxicity?’ Since I’m very careful about the projects I choose, I asked my director directly. He explained that while the film shows the guy’s perspective and his idea of love, it also honestly portrays the girl’s suffering and why such behaviour is unacceptable. What stayed with me was how the story explored every phase of the girl’s life, from childhood to adulthood. It was emotionally draining because this is a reality many people actually live through. Some scenes were extremely uncomfortable to shoot, but I think the director courageously captured the harsh reality of what people may be going through behind closed doors. It was an emotionally demanding project, and I’m glad I could be part of it"
About her preparation for the role, she said" I had to emotionally detach myself from the character because getting too attached would have affected me in real life. During intense scenes, I would step away and watch memes just to stay sane. It was such a difficult space to be in that there were times I wanted to run away from the set. Some scenes were extremely uncomfortable, especially because they involved behaviour I would never tolerate in real life. I think films today are addressing important subjects. Movies like The Girlfriend, Pink and Thappad have spoken about domestic violence and emotional trauma, and it’s important to make films that not only entertain but also leave people thinking. This film explores the toxic side people can have while helping audiences understand a girl’s perspective in such situations. It’s not about gender, anybody could be suffering and creating that awareness is part of our responsibility through cinema."
About the character influence,she shared "During the shoot, all I kept thinking was that I hope this never happens to me or anyone else. It is probably the saddest character I’ve played. After doing this film, I felt grateful for the maturity, love, and stability in my relationship with Milind Chandwani because the film made me realise how many people may be silently going through toxic situations in real life. Its rawness and reality made me more sensitive, kinder, and empathetic towards others. Every film changes you in some way, and this one definitely made me a more mature person"
In the meantime, Avika Gor along with her husband Milind Chandwani decided to relocate to Bangkok. She said "We've moved to Bangkok and even bought a house there, which I've been setting up as per my taste,"
She continued "We have always believed in supporting each other to grow. If I get a project that takes me away for months, he supports that completely. Similarly, I don't think I should stop his growth either,"
"I realised it doesn't really have to be Mumbai where I have my base," she said, adding that she continues to travel to India regularly for work. "The priority will always be my commitments because those are the things that made me who I am today."
She said "When somebody wants to work with me, they should make that effort,"
