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Actor Ranvir Shorey says the fear of being typecast has consistently influenced his career choices, prompting him to seek out diverse roles that push him beyond his comfort zone. With roles in mainstream blockbusters like Ek Tha Tiger, Singh Is Kinng, and Lakshya; independent films such as Khosla Ka Ghosla, Bheja Fry, Mithya, A Death in the Gunj, and Sonchiriya; and OTT series including Metro Park, Sunflower, and Tabbar, Shorey has earned a reputation as a versatile actor. “I’ve tried never to repeat parts because I grew up on the fringes of the filming business. The word ‘typecasting’ has haunted me from the time I became an actor, and that has influenced a lot of the choices that I’ve made. So, each time, I try to do something new and completely different. That’s what the endeavour is,” the actor told PTI in an interview. Ranvir Shorey currently stars in the series Pyramid Scheme, which revolves around ambition, greed, and the risky world of quick money. Echoing similar concerns about being slotted into same roles, his …
In 2023, when Charu Shankar played Ranbir Kapoor’s character’s mother in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal, little did she know that more such offers would pour her way. But it’s more than just moms that the actor has been playing on-screen, even if that’s what her recent role in Chand Mera Dil entails. Talking to Hindustan Times, Charu discusses going against typecasting in the film industry, finding her own niche, the kinds of roles she wants to play, and more. Charu Shankar would like to star in a spy or horror film next. (Also Read: Ananya Panday’s on-screen mother Charu Shankar explains that trolled Bharatanatyam scene: ‘Mockery not okay’ | Interview) Playing Ananya Panday’s mother in Chand Mera Dil In Vivek Soni’s recent release Chand Mera Dil, Charu plays Nivedita, Ananya Panday’s character Chandni’s single mother. “Chand Mera Dil had such a good love story and an interesting story arc,” says the actor, explaining why she said yes to the Ananya and Lakshya-starrer. Talking about their roles, she adds, “What begins as a whirlwind romance turns …
Nearly two decades into the film industry, Divyendu has built one of the more unconventional trajectories in mainstream Hindi cinema. From a brief, blink-and-miss appearance in Aaja Nachle, backed by Yash Raj Films, to becoming a recognisable face with Luv Ranjan’s Pyaar Ka Punchnama, and eventually breaking the mould with Prime Video’s blockbuster Mirzapur, he has come a long way. But the larger question remains: has he really come a long way? Has the industry fully tapped into his potential? Divyendu himself appears to think otherwise. In an exclusive conversation with SCREEN, he says: “I still have a lot to give, definitely. I understand it’s a commercial industry and there are a lot of things at play. But very honestly, I just want the whole system of our film industry to work more on merit. If only the system can work on merit, we can have people who can give some more and take the industry forward. And I would like to believe that I could be one of those people who can contribute towards …
Actor Aditya Rawal is less than half a dozen acting projects old, across film and streaming. And yet, in this time, he has played a killer, a terrorist, and a gangster, all with panache. In his latest outing – Amazon Prime Video’s Daldal – the young actor plays a ‘reluctant’ serial killer. Talking to Hindustan Times about his choice of ‘dark’ roles, Aditya opens up on typecasting, privilege, and more. Aditya Rawal in a still from Daldal. Aditya Rawal on Daldal From Faraaz to Bambai Meri Jaan and now Daldal, Aditya has made complex, twisted, negative characters his own. Talking about the supposed trend, he says, “One feels they don’t want to be typecast. But for a young actor who is just starting out, it’s important to realise, if you are getting such roles, it is because you have shown your skill, the fact that you have been able to play roles that are challenging.” Ask him if he gets offended by being offered such twisted roles so frequently, and Aditya laughs. “I certainly don’t …
After having played a string of intense, often aggressive characters on television, Farman Haider says he reached a point where he wanted to pause and reassess the kind of stories he was telling through his work. “If I look at my previous shows, most of my characters were very toxic in their own way,” he admits. “This time, what drew me in was the emotional makeup of the character — he is calm, composed, deeply sensitive and values people’s emotions. That gentleness is his strength.” Farman Haider Farman who is currently a part of Jagadhatri opposite Sonakshi Batra, says that the appeal lay in portraying a man who balances softness with discipline. “He is fun, loving, emotionally intelligent, loyal and extremely protective of the people he loves,” he explains. “At the same time, when duty calls, he flips a switch, he becomes focused, disciplined, and serious. That contrast interested me as an actor because it reflects how layered real people are.” He adds that he does not say yes to projects casually anymore. “When I …
While fans await with bated breath the release of Hera Pheri 3, Paresh Rawal, in a recent interaction, expressed his fatigue over acting in the sequels of the iconic film. The actor also shared that he even approached filmmakers Vishal Bhardwaj and R. Balki to give him a role that would help him break away from the image of Hera Pheri’s iconic character, Babu Rao. Speaking to Lallantop, Paresh said, “My Hera Pheri role is a gale ka fanda. I went to Vishal Bhardwaj in 2007 after in 2006 Phir Hera Pheri released. I told him, ‘I want a release from the image that has been set by this film.’ I asked him to give me a role in the same get-up but a completely different role. I’m an actor, mujhe fasna nahi hai aise daldal mein. But Vishal told me I don’t do remake of characters. Then I went to R. Balki in 2022 with the same request. I asked him to give a different character in the same get-up. I told him, ‘I …
Certain actors are seen time and again in the same type of roles and movie genres. One may think that the actor has carved out a niche, or gotten too cosy in their comfort zone and has a particular preference only. But sometimes it may just be out of compulsion. The underlying reasons hint at the curious case of typecasting in movie industries. Kate Hudson is often called the romcom queen.(Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) Kate Hudson voiced her frustration with Hollywood’s tendency to pigeonhole actors. She opened up on Not Gonna Lie podcast with Kylie Kelce as the host. ALSO READ: Kylie Kelce, Kate Hudson gush over Beyonce and Taylor Swift: ‘She works so hard’ Hollywood’s tendency to typecast Kate Hudson is often hailed as one of the ‘rom-com queens,’ thanks to her unforgettable performances in evergreen romcom classics like Bride Wars and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. In fact, her roles were so memorable, her face became synonymous with the romcom genre. But she felt this restricted her to explore other genres or …
Actor Medha Shankr, who is celebrating her birthday today, says this year is especially meaningful following the success of her debut as a female lead in 12th Fail. Shankr, who is turning 27 this year, plans to travel to Alibaug with close friends and family for the occasion. “It’s a special birthday for me. We have booked a villa where we’ll spend time playing table tennis, badminton and enjoy delicious food. It will be a three-day staycation. We are doing it around Mumbai so that we can take our dog Laila.” File photo of actor Medha Shankr Reflecting on her role, Shankr continues, “12th Fail was such a massive success. People loved my character so much that they etched my image as Shraddha Joshi in their minds.” Also Read: Vikrant Massey says it has been a ‘lifelong dream’ to win a National Award amid buzz for 12th Fail However, she is cautious about being typecast. “It took me some time to transition into who I really am, away from Shraddha’s character. On Instagram, my audience …
Aparshakti Khurana opened up about being stereotyped in Bollywood. Aparshakti Khurrana opened up about being typecasted as a comic character, due to his previous works. Aparshakti Khurana emphasizes the significance of selecting roles that prevent an actor from being pigeonholed, expressing his belief that his upcoming movie, Berlin, marks a step in that direction. Following a series of successful comedies like Stree, Pati Patni Aur Woh, and Luka Chuppi, Khurana shifted the public perception of his talents with his portrayal of the unassuming Binod Das, who transforms into the celebrated movie star Madan Kumar, in Vikramaditya Motwane’s web series Jubilee. He is set to appear in the 90s-set spy thriller mystery Berlin, directed by Atul Sabharwal, with the film having its premiere at the inaugural Red Lorry Film Festival in Mumbai this past Friday. Khurana shared with PTI at the film festival, “As an actor, it’s important to do films which are different from how you perceive them. The first eight-nine films of my career were back-to-back comedies. People had a goofball kind of positioning …
