Itti Si Khushi: Sumbul Touqeer Khan on shattering television’s traditional narrative of sacrifice; says ‘I hope viewers see that saying “NO” can also be an act of care, not defiance’

Itti Si Khushi’s Anvita, portrayed by Sumbul Touqeer Khan, challenges traditional portrayals of female characters. Faced with her father’s need for a liver transplant, Anvita refuses to donate, prioritizing her health to care for her five younger siblings. This decision redefines strength and sacrifice, emphasizing responsibility and long-term well-being over immediate, potentially unsustainable, self-sacrifice.