You are a part of a series titled Ishqiyoun How was the experience of working with writer Payal Saxena and producer Himanshoo A Pathak of E...
You are a part of a series titled Ishqiyoun How was the experience of working with writer Payal Saxena and producer Himanshoo A Pathak of Elixir Production?
Payal called me,
she was in the US. She took me through the whole script and she said she wants
me to do something which I haven’t done so far, role wise. I said I am
all ears and when she narrated my character I was game. I was happy to be part
of Ishqiyoun and it was wonderful with Payal Saxena and Himanshoo A Pathak
(Elixir Production). They really made me feel at home.
What was the factor that made you say yes to the project?
I know this may
sound repetitive but really the story and my character was one of the main
factors that made me say yes. Payal's conviction was also one of the main
reasons.
Each new project adds value to the growth of an artist. What is your viewpoint?
Yes, every new
project adds value to the growth of an artist. That's the reason we want to do
different kinds of roles every time. I am really happy that the content is
getting better and real.
What did you think when you heard the title?
It brought a smile
to my face when I heard the title. It's nice and best for this one.
A lot of new-age content is being developed. Comment.
Yes, a lot of
new-age content is being developed and I am happy that it’s been backed also by
so many big producers and actors. It’s actually a win-win for the audience,
actors, and of course the platforms.
Web series are in vogue with plenty of platforms coming up. What is your viewpoint?
Yes, web series are
the in thing, and still, we are in the experimenting stage and plenty of
platforms are coming up, and as I said good content will thrive at the end of
the day. People are ready to watch something different and real and with
web series, the story is shot in real locations and mostly with people from that
region or area, so the connection is good. As I said it’s a win-win for actors,
technicians, producers, and of course the platforms.
What changes have you found in the industry over the years?
Change is
inevitable, it’s the force that always pushes things forward. Real stories
connect with people and of course, if the stories are shot at real locations
then people connect with them. Basically, there are 7 sins: pride, greed, lust,
envy, gluttony, wrath, and sloth. It depends on the way you show it. So the
treatment keeps on changing according to the times.
You seem to be a reserved person. Is that true? Why do you choose to be low profile?
Well, those who know
me will tell you otherwise I'm not reserved at all, but I don’t like to just
show off. I would prefer my work speaking rather than anything else so if you
say I am low profile that's fine by me.
What kind of role excites you the most?
I think not to
repeat the same roles or play different characters every time. Any role which
has a solid reason or back story (strong) as to why is he like or why is he
different from others, it can be positive or negative but a strong reason for
his being is important.
Who is your inspiration and why?
My inspiration is
everyone who has achieved or has made a mark on his / her own. Like: Irfan
Khan, Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddique, and Shah Rukh Khan.
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