Vishal Jethwa was such a terror in Mardaani 2 (2019) that you shivered every time he came on the screen. He was the very face of a pathological killer in the thriller. Cut to three years later to Salaam Venky (2022), where his performance has completely obliterated that opinion. He plays a young man who has only a limited time to live and requests for euthanasia, so that he can donate his organs. The film is based on real-life happenings. Vishal and Kajol, who plays his mother, bring the events to life in a poignant manner. Excerpts from an engaging interview with the young actor, who has shone bright in the films he’s done so far.
In Mardaani 2, we saw you playing a crazed killer and rapist, and in Salaam Venky, we see you playing a role that is full of life. How difficult was it to play such a heroic role after playing such a blatantly evil character?
We should no longer typecast actors. This unnecessarily limits an actor’s capabilities. Actor ko ek test de do, phir aap judge karo to theek hai (Give the actors a chance first before judging them). Revathy ma’am noticed that I was a performer. After seeing my performance in Mardaani 2, she offered me a role in Salaam Venky, which was a huge accomplishment for me. Venky’s role was difficult for me because I had to leave the memories of my role in Mardaani 2 and start afresh.
Despite your negative role in Mardaani 2, you received a lot of praise for it.
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Truth, morality, justice...
Truth shall set you free, it’s said. It took the courage of a few junior artists to expose the deepseated issues within the Malayalam film industry.
Shatrughan Sinha's Rapid fire
Courtroom dramas, are becoming increasingly unpopular. It is that simple.
CELEBRATING THE WINNERS OF SOUTH AWARDS 2023
RACHIT GUPTA PROFILES WINNERS OF THE 68TH FILMFARE AWARDS SOUTH 2023
WINNERS ALL THE WAY
Devesh Sharma offers of bard’s eye view of the 69th SOBHA Filmfare Awards South 2024 with Kamar Film Factory
New beginnings
All that transpired at the press conference held to herald the 69th SOBHA Filmfare Awards South 2024 with Kamar Film Factory
TRAILS of GLORY
THE RECENTLY HELD 69TH SOBHA FILMFARE AWARDS SOUTH 2024 WITH KAMAR FILM FACTORY WERE A BLAST. DEVESH SHARMA CHARTS THEIR TRAJECTORY
A Man Apart
Pankaj Tripathi Has Led A Life Less Ordinary. He Shares Some Home Truths With Tanisha Bhattacharya
SMALL is BIG!
RASIKA DUGAL CONFIDES IN TANISHA BHATTACHARYA THAT SHE HAS NEVER LET THE LENGTH OF HER ROLES DEFINE HER
MARATHON WOMAN
SAIYAMI KHER, WHO LOVES TO RUN AND ACT IN EQUAL MEASURE, TELLS SUMAN SHARMA SHE'S THERE FOR THE WHOLE HOG
Long way home!
TAHIRA KASHYAP TELLS SUMAN SHARMA THAT SHE DOESN'T BELIEVE IN COUNTING THE MILESTONES AS HER JOURNEY IS A DESTINATION IN ITSELF