Who are Chiraiya’s reel-life husband and wife? Meet Siddharth Shaw and Prasanna Bisht, the DU–Amity duo going viral

The recently released web series “Chiraiya” on JioHotstar is currently gaining significant attention. Despite being a short series with just six episodes, it has made a strong impact with its intense and meaningful storytelling. Directed by Shashant Shah, the show features a powerful ensemble cast including Divya Dutta, Prasanna Bisht, Sanjay Mishra, Sarita Joshi, Siddharth Shaw, Faisal Rashid, Tinnu Anand, and Anjum Saxena in key roles.

A Bold and Sensitive Narrative

The series fearlessly addresses the serious and sensitive issue of marital rape, presenting it with emotional depth and realism.

Performances That Stand Out

The on-screen pairing of Divya Dutta and Prasanna Bisht has particularly resonated with viewers. Both actresses have delivered strong performances, earning praise from audiences for their compelling portrayals.

Prasanna Bisht as Pooja

Prasanna Bisht essays the role of Pooja, an educated, aware, and strong-willed woman. Her character refuses to accept the injustices she faces after marriage, making her one of the most impactful elements of the series.

Siddharth Shaw delivers such a convincing performance on screen. While the series features well-known actors like Divya Dutta and Sanjay Mishra, it is Siddharth Shaw and Prasanna Bisht, who plays his on-screen wife Pooja, who truly stand out and capture the audience’s attention.

Who is Siddharth Shaw

Born in Lucknow and brought up in Delhi, Siddharth Shaw began his journey in the entertainment industry through theatre. At just 19, he got a major break when Imtiaz Ali cast him as Kartik Aaryan’s friend in the film Love Aaj Kal. Siddharth has also been part of the third season of the popular series Criminal Justice, where he played the role of Raunak. Additionally, he featured in shows like Not Dating and portrayed Rohit, the lead character in Do Gubbare.

Education
He completed his schooling at Mayo College, Ajmer, and pursued his undergraduate studies at Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, University of Delhi. He graduated in 2020 with a B.Com (Programme) degree.

Who is Prasanna Bisht

She enrolled at Amity University, Noida for her higher studies; however, it remains unclear whether she completed her education there.

Prasanna Bisht is not only a promising young actress but also works as an art director. She made her debut in 2021 with the TV series Candy. In 2023, she gained attention for her role as Chhavi in the film Farre, which received positive responses from both audiences and critics. In 2024, she appeared in projects like Dedh Bigha Zameen and Dhai Akhar. Although her screen time in these was limited, her performances still left a mark. Now, in 2026, the web series Chiraiya has turned out to be her breakthrough project, bringing her into the spotlight.