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After a short trip to Goa, Urvashi Dholakia is back in Mumbai with a mix of nostalgia and rediscovery. The actor visited the coastal destination after nearly seven years, returning to a place she has long associated with comfort; while also noticing how much it has changed over time.

Opening up about the long gap and her return, she says, “Funnily enough, I went to Goa after seven years. Imagine, I hadn’t been there for seven years. When I arrived, I realised so much had changed; a new airport had been built. I was quite surprised and, at the same time, really happy to see Goa grow. The infrastructure also looked beautiful.”

For Urvashi, the strongest draw continues to be the sea. She shares, “What draws me to Goa is the beach. I love the water and consider myself a water person. I would travel anywhere in the world where I can be by the sea.”

The visit also doubled up as a relaxed break with close friends and their families. She adds, “I was there with friends and their families. I was with Ekta and two other friends, along with their children. It was a nice, family-like gathering. For me, it was a good getaway.”

Beyond the beaches, it is the overall atmosphere that stayed with her. She says, “I feel I need to come more often and not keep this seven-year gap anymore. Beyond the beaches, it is the vibe of Goa. I love the vibe and the people there. It brings you a lot of happiness and makes you a very relaxed person. Everyone lets you be, and they are very nice and humble, whether it is a shopkeeper or someone at a restaurant. No one is judging you.”

The trip has also prompted her to rethink the long gap between visits. “It felt great to be in Goa, and I would like to come back more often,” she concludes.