What was initially adopted as a survival tool, has now become a #careergoal for the actor. The outsider opted for the path less frequented to avoid getting lost in the melee. An unobvious rebel, he chose off-kilter subjects like sperm donation, erectile dysfunction, fat-shaming, sexuality of middle-aged parents, virtual romance and recently the bane of baldness. In his characters, people find a resonance of their unspoken and unsolved riddles. With the jubilation of Bala behind him, the actor looks forward to a riveting 2020 with Gulabo Sitabo and Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan… The Ayushmann juggernaut is unstoppable…
Is this the best phase of your career?
Last year, I felt I was in the best phase. This year too, I’m feeling the same. When I read the script of Dream Girl, I could sense it would be a blockbuster. At the same time, people had never seen me in a slapstick comedy. I’ve always done subtle roles. But this time round, I was loud and OTT. Of course, masses love these kinds of films. Each time I attempt something different, I’m apprehensive. Where Bala was concerned, I was confident. It had a solid script. It’s middle-of-the-road cinema, which is entertaining.
Were you nervous doing Article 15?
Yes. I was nervous during Article 15, AndhaDhun and Dream Girl. Article 15 was not a commercial movie, it’s a dark film. I feared paise kamayegi ki nahin. While AndhaDhun was experimental.
Was Bala de-stressing after doing intense films like AndhDhun and Article 15?
Doing every film is the same. Of course, if you’re doing a dark film like Article 15, it takes a toll on you. Whilst researching, I read about the underprivileged. That left me disturbed. But playing every character entails the same amount of hard work. It’s equally stressful and fun.
What excited you about Bala?
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'I Don't Think I've Made It'
'It's taken me very long to get my foot into the door. But the kind of work or central roles that I want are still few.'
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'I WANTED TO BEAT PEOPLE UP...'
'Suddenly the audience pool feels bigger, like everyone is watching everything now.' 'It's no longer limited in terms of boundaries, like a state or a language.' 'Whether it's a series, a movie or even a Korean film, the audience has access to all of it.' 'Slowly, the boundaries are blurring, so that's great for actors.'
'At Times, Life Has Better Plans For You'
'You have to keep working hard.' 'The universe sees that in you and the higher power puts those opportunities in your way.'
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'I AM GETTING 1,000 CALLS EVERY DAY'
I am 7 feet and 7 inches tall.'
'We've Already Outlined What To Do In Our Next Films'
\"You can expect bohut kuch. Our dreams are big about the larger plan.'
'I think because India is a bigger country and Bollywood is such a well-oiled machine, the star thing has become so much bigger than the actor thing.'
Film-maker Asim Abbasi has been on the forefront of the Pakistani industry since the success of his 2018 film, Cake. In 2019, Pakistan sent Cake as its official entry for the Best International Film Oscar. Two years later, Abbasi was back with his explosive feminist series Churails, backed by India's Zindagi channel and Producer Shailja Kejriwal.
'I Want TO DO A K-Drama'
'I want to be in Korea doing a love story, full of romance.'
"Mom Was Very Scared Of..."
'When my mom saw my performance in Dhoka, she loved it.' 'She said, \"I don't know why I stopped you for so many years. Ab jaa beta, jee le apni zindagi\".\"
