One needs a break to rejuvenate

Aham Sharma, who is donning the role of Rishabh on the show ‘Brahmarakshas’, which airs on Zee TV, speaks about his comeback.

Why were you away from TV post ‘Manmarziyan’?
After doing a daily soap, you need to have some time off, so that you can rejuvenate and get back to the work. I was away from TV for eight months. At the same time on television, very rarely one finds a subject that is very intriguing. So I was waiting for something exciting and ‘Brahmarakshas’ happened.

What was so intriguing about ‘Brahmarakshas’?
It’s bi-weekly show. The quality won’t be cut off and it will be short and crispy. It is way better than what we have on daily soaps. As it is a limited series, your character doesn’t lose the track and Rishabh’s role is something, which I’ve never done before. And that made me to accept the role.

Tell us about your role in ‘Brahmarakshas’?
Viewers always saw me in brooding and rude roles. Rishabh is carefree, always in fun-zone, wants to live life. It was a good opportunity for me to explore something, which I never did till now.

Do you improvise the character on sets?
The role is such that, there are a lot of back stories and a thought-process is required. It’s mostly spontaneous.

People call you introvert and here you are playing a carefree role. Share about your transformation process?
Yes, it is true that I’m an introvert. It’s important for an artiste to step out from the comfort zone. You can’t expect that you will get shows, which are related to your personality.

An actor should explore all distinct roles. When an actor prepares for a role, a part of him goes into the character. It’s an exception, which helps you to decide the characterisation. I would say, certain mannerism or the way I’m portraying might be little bit of me, but, mentally, psychologically, we may not be same. So this role is challenging and tantalising too.

Do you think ‘Brahmarakshas’ will do well?
I think ‘Brahmarakshas’ has the capability to appeal to everybody in a family. It is out and out entertainer. This show has all the elements that a soap opera needs. It has romance, love-hate episodes, and a son, who loves his mother to the core and a brother, who can go to any lengths for the happiness of his sister. There are many roles to which people can relate to. Basically, it is the thriller in the backdrop of romance and family drama.

How is the experience of working in a forest rather than studios?
It’s fine. It is full of fun and at the same time, it does not get monotonous at all.

How is your chemistry with Krystle D’souza?
It is fantastic. She is great co-actor. When actors try to excel in what they do, nothing can beat them. So we all are trying to do better and better and that’s the key. It’s not only about Krystle. The whole cast and crew are simply amazing.

In future will you participate in any dance reality shows or something like ‘Big Boss’ or ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’?
Let’s see how it goes. For now, I can’t say anything. I will talk about it when it happens.