Actor Pawan Chopra claims that there is fierce rivalry on this platform as well. Chopra has appeared in OTT ventures like Taj and Asur 2 series. He advises caution when it comes to the projects that are proposed. The actor confesses, “Having worked with OTT platforms for a sizable amount of time, I have seen a change in the environment. Platforms appear to be in fierce competition with one another, which occasionally results in content and quality concessions. But I think the variety of parts offered by the film industry, not OTT, has taken me by surprise. For instance, I used to be stereotyped as an affluent businessman father in the world of daily soaps.”
He further adds, “I only had the chance to portray a wide variety of characters in shows like Crime Patrol, which was quite successful. If one is an accomplished actor. They may succeed in any role. It’s funny to make light of the fact that Taj made a reference to portraying a father figure, but this only serves to emphasise the industry’s propensity for typecasting, according to the author.”
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The actor says, “During the making of Asur 2, we had unwavering confidence that it would be well-received by the audience, primarily due to the exceptional direction of Oni Sen. Despite difficulties including lengthy breaks brought on by date conflicts and the COVID-19 outbreak, Oni Sen expertly oversaw every artist involved in the development. Although three years have passed since the show’s production was finished in January 2022, it still has a devoted following. I found it difficult to play a character who is both a boss and a father figure since it required a careful mix of naturalness without coming off as gimmicky. The overwhelming support and love that “Asur 2″ has gotten is simply amazing.”
He continues, “Taj, I must say, is Producer Abhimanyu’s labour of love. He didn’t miss a chance to put on a spectacular performance. Zed 5 has also never produced a concert this size, so I’m thrilled that people have enjoyed it so much. I immediately have a great feeling about Taj 3.”
Speaking about his roles in both, he says, “I got the opportunity to reprise this character from the series Siyaasat on Epic Channel, where I played him ten years ago, in the part of Ghiyas Beg, Noor Jahan’s father. The core of the character is his steadfast loyalty to King Akbar and his intense love for his favourite, Noor Jahan. The character’s growth in the final four episodes was especially enjoyable because it took an unexpected turn and revealed that Taj 3 will play a much bigger role. The aim of Asur 2 was to improve on the character’s characterization from Asur 1. I tried to act maturely and restrainedly this season, showing tremendous care and concern for my teammates who had suffered personal losses. I had to treat them gingerly, with a fragile ‘handle with care’ attitude, because I was their employer.”
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He continues, “Taj was an exceedingly demanding costume play, involving detailed attention to details such as beards, clothes, headgear, and sticking to Mughalia etiquettes and language. Preparing for both roles was challenging but a fantastic trip. A costume drama of that scope is difficult to produce. And I think only Contilloe in India has the resources to do so, thanks to their huge studio facilities in Umbergaon. I read the screenplay several times to get to know the character because I had previously done a lot of historical studies and was well aware of it before filming. Asur 2 operated differently.”
The actor also says, “On the set, our director Oni would give us a thorough breakdown of the sequences from beginning to end, and we would then perform in accordance with his instructions. He would keep tweaking our performances until he got the right outcome. My only regret is that I felt I wasn’t fully qualified for the position because I had to pick up where Asur 1 left off. We earnestly hoped that the COVID-19 outbreak wouldn’t further impede the production of Asur 2 while it was being filmed. Unfortunately, I got COVID-19 myself and had to stop shooting while I took care of myself. It was fun working with Arshad since he kept us all interested in his stories.
The atmosphere on set was tense, intense, and dedicated to serious work, reflecting the nature of the show. It resembled a hospital. He responds, “Personally, I like thrillers, a lot of drama. I had done the role of Badass Lawyer Shekawat in Sanak Ek Junoon Mx Player; that’s the kind of role I want to play on the big screen.”
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