‘I’ve Always Admired R&AW Agents’

”

Gurmeet
Choudhary,
who
has
been
through
the
entire
spectrum
of
visual
formats,
is
back,
this
time
with
a
series
on
OTT.

“I
have
been
fortunate
to
work
in
television,
cinema,
and
now
OTT.
As
an
actor,
the
core
of
my
work
doesn’t
change;
I
always
strive
to
give
my
best,
no
matter
the
medium,”
he
tells

Subhash
K
Jha.

“Television
has
provided
me
with
a
large
audience,
fans,
fame,
and
financial
stability.
It
allowed
me
to
connect
with
viewers
on
a
daily
basis,
building
a
strong
and
loyal
fan
base.

“Cinema
was
always
my
dream
because
I
longed
to
see
myself
on
the
big
screen,
and
I
was
thrilled
to
achieve
that.
There’s
something
magical
about
watching
a
film
on
a
70
mm
screen,
and
being
part
of
that
world
has
been
incredibly
fulfilling.
Now,
with
the
rise
of
OTT
platforms,
the
landscape
is
evolving.

“The
audience
is
even
bigger,
and
people
prefer
the
convenience
of
watching
films
and
series
at
home.
This
shift
intrigued
me,
and
I
thought,
why
not
explore
OTT?
It’s
a
platform
that
offers
diverse
content
and
reaches
a
wide
range
of
viewers.
As
an
actor,
it’s
essential
to
give
your
best
in
every
medium
to
earn
the
audience’s
love
and
respect.

“This
new
venture
into
OTT
is
an
exciting
experience
for
me.
It’s
my
debut
on
this
platform,
and
I’m
super
excited
about
it.
I
look
forward
to
connecting
with
audiences
in
this
new
way
and
continuing
to
deliver
performances
that
resonate
with
them.”

Gurmeet’s
most
celebrated
role
was
that
of
Bhagwan
Ram.
How
does
he
compare
his
Ram
with
those
portrayed
by
others?
“My
role
as
Bhagwan
Ram
is
indeed
one
of
the
most
celebrated
parts
of
my
career,
and
I’m
deeply
honored
to
have
portrayed
such
an
iconic
character.
Comparing
my
portrayal
with
legends
like
Arun
Govil,
Prabhas,
and
now
Ranbir
Kapoor
is
both
humbling
and
inspiring.

“Arun
Govil’s
portrayal
of
Ram
in
the
classic
TV
series

Ramayan
set
a
benchmark.
His
serene
and
divine
depiction
of
Ram
became
the
face
of
the
character
for
many
generations.
His
performance
carried
a
sense
of
calmness
and
purity
that
resonated
deeply
with
the
audience,
making
his
version
of
Ram
timeless.

“Prabhas,
as
an
actor,
is
outstanding.
He
has
a
fantastic
personality
and
a
magnetic
screen
presence
that
can
pull
audiences
to
the
cinema
hall.
I
really
loved
his
performance
in

Baahubali;
he
brought
such
power
and
depth
to
the
role.
Unfortunately,
I
haven’t
had
the
chance
to
see

Adipurush
yet.

“Ranbir
Kapoor,
known
for
his
versatility
and
depth
as
an
actor,
is
set
to
bring
his
unique
touch
to
the
character.
His
exceptional
talent
and
ability
to
add
new
dimensions
and
layers
to
his
roles
will
undoubtedly
make
his
portrayal
of
Ram
distinct
and
memorable.

“Each
actor
brings
their
own
strengths
and
nuances
to
the
role,
influenced
by
the
times
and
contexts
of
their
portrayals.
For
me,
playing
Ram
was
about
embodying
his
virtues,
compassion,
and
strength.
I
aimed
to
stay
true
to
the
essence
of
the
character
while
bringing
my
own
interpretation
to
it.

“It’s
a
character
that
carries
immense
responsibility
and
reverence,
and
I
approached
it
with
the
utmost
respect
and
dedication.
Ultimately,
every
portrayal
of
Rama
contributes
to
the
rich
tapestry
of
storytelling.

“Each
interpretation
brings
something
new
and
valuable
to
the
character,
reflecting
the
diverse
ways
in
which
Ram
can
be
understood
and
appreciated.
I
feel
privileged
to
be
a
part
of
that
legacy
and
to
have
the
opportunity
to
connect
with
audiences
through
such
a
revered
and
timeless
role.”

Gurmeet
has
now
moved
on
from
playing
God
to
playing
soldier.
“I
always
wanted
to
do
out-and-out
action
films,
the
kind
with
mass
appeal
and
powerful
dialogues.
Luckily,
I
got
the
role
of

Commander
Karan
Saxena
in
an
OTT
series,
which
has
everything
I
ever
dreamed
of.

“The
series
is
packed
with
intense
action,
gripping
storylines,
and
impactful
dialogues.
What
attracted
me
to
the
part
is
that
Karan
Saxena
is
a
R&AW
agent
—
a
role
I’ve
never
done
before.

“I’ve
always
admired
R&AW
agents
for
their
bravery
and
the
sacrifices
they
make,
often
putting
their
country
above
their
personal
lives.
Playing
such
a
role
is
an
immense
honour
for
me.

“For
any
actor,
portraying
a
R&AW
agent
or
a
soldier
is
a
dream
role,
and
it’s
certainly
true
for
me.
It
feels
like
a
dream
come
true
because
my
dad
was
in
the
army.

“Growing
up,
I
was
surrounded
by
the
discipline,
dedication,
and
courage
of
soldiers.
I
developed
a
deep
respect
for
them
and
a
strong
sense
of
patriotism.
I
love
my
country
deeply.

“If
I
weren’t
an
actor,
I
would
have
definitely
been
in
the
army.
This
role
allows
me
to
live
that
dream
and
pay
tribute
to
the
real-life
heroes
I
admire
so
much.

The
one
role
that
he
enjoys
playing
the
most
is
that
of
Dad.
”
I’ve
been
a
father
for
the
last
two
years,
and
I
must
say
it
has
truly
changed
my
life.
Having
two
daughters
has
made
me
more
responsible
and
has
brought
immense
joy
and
purpose
into
my
life.

“It’s
a
beautiful
journey,
and
I
feel
so
blessed
to
have
them.
Whenever
I
come
home
from
a
shoot
and
play
with
my
daughters,
I
feel
a
sense
of
fulfillment
and
happiness
that
is
indescribable.

“One
of
my
dreams
was
to
bring
my
kids
to
my
set,
and
I
was
fortunate
enough
to
do
that
while
shooting
for

Commander
Karan
Saxena.
It
was
an
amazing
experience.

“I
remember
one
particular
moment
when
my
elder
daughter,
Lianna,
saw
me
filming
a
fight
sequence.
She
started
crying,
and
when
I
asked
her
what
was
wrong,
she
told
me
not
to
fight.

“It
was
such
a
touching
and
funny
moment,
and
I
captured
it
all
on
video.

“Overall,
being
a
father
to
my
two
daughters
is
a
fantastic
feeling.
They
bring
so
much
love
and
joy
into
my
life,
and
I
cherish
every
moment
with
them.”