Pre-game interviews

• Mike Bloom at Parade.com (9/5/24): "Anika Dhar is Used to Calling the Shots"
• Rob Cesternino & Mike Bloom at RHAP (9/8/24): "Survivor 47 Pre-Game Day 4: Andy & Anika"

Post-game interviews

• Dalton Ross at EW.com (10/17/24): "Survivor 47 star Anika Dhar was flabbergasted by brutal elimination"
• Mike Bloom at Parade.com (10/17/24): "Anika Dhar Says She 'Blacked Out' During Her Fiery Exit"
• Rob Cesternino at RHAP (10/17/24): "Exit Interview | Fifth Player Voted Out Survivor 47"

Official CBS Survivor 47 bio excerpts, (September 4, 2024), as preserved by Mike Bloom at Parade.com:

"Three words to describe you: Exuberant, curious, calculated

Why do you want to be part of Survivor?: Being on Survivor is an instinctual need of mine. From the very first episode I watched (S28), I immediately googled “how to apply to get on Survivor.” I truly believe that Survivor is the most epic game to exist, challenging the human body both mentally and physically. I want the challenge. I believe I can win this game and I can’t wait to see how it plays out.

What’s one life experience you feel has prepared you for the game?: My whole life is made up of moments that have prepared me for Survivor. One very impactful experience to note is when I unexpectedly lost my family home and all important mementos saved to the Tubbs, Calif., wildfire. The most important thing is that my family, thankfully, got out alive. During this time there was no place to call home and I learned how to live with nothing; therefore mentally preparing me for life on the island.

Which previous player do you identify with the most? Who do you think you will play most like? In my day-to-day, I have a tendency to be blunt and straight-forward like Queen Sandra, and I can persuade people like Queen Parvati; however, I think I will play most like Queen Sarah in Game Changers. Someone who is socially aligned with most players. Someone who people will trust, who will get advantages in the games, and someone who is able to deflect being a threat to others.

What will you value in an alliance partner? Who I choose to align with will be purely based on my gut feelings and intuition. With that being said, I will value someone who is interested in cooperating to pool our information together. Someone who is considerate to share information with me even if we have to vote differently. Obviously, someone who I can trust and respect.

Favorite hobbies: Dancing, specifically hip-hop, ceramics/throwing on the wheel, cooking for the people I love, gardening and being a plant mom, yoga and meditation.

Pet peeves: When people leave the water running, people who aren’t spatially aware in crowded spaces, slow drivers in the left lane.

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? Genuinely… getting cast on Survivor. It’s not an easy feat, with a lot of barriers to entry… more applicants than any job I have gotten. Less than 1,000 people can say they’ve played this specific game. That’s a small community in the grand scheme of things. So, I am very honored and incredibly proud of myself for achieving this dream of mine.

What is something we would never know from looking at you? I absolutely love to sing ... anytime, any place! However, I am also painfully tone deaf. All to say, it doesn’t stop me from being the first volunteer at karaoke! I’m not afraid to embarrass myself if I’m having a good time.

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Why will you be the Sole Survivor? I am an all-round player. I am an extrovert who can also listen and remember very well. I can get people to open up about themselves comfortably. Strategically, I will make my small moves, such as keeping camp clean, look natural when I’m actually putting in the work. When I make big moves, I won’t boast about them. I am flexible and can adapt to various scenarios in life, two skills necessary in this game. I am a natural problem solver. I am no challenge beast but I do love a good puzzle. I am able to manipulate and deceive with a smile on my face. However, overall and most importantly, I believe in my intuition. I will outwit, outplay, and outlast my competitors."