In an trade that’s notorious for being nepotistic, right here’s a younger man who’s rising up the ranks with out the assist of a godfather or any kind of backing. It’s purely his expertise that has introduced Siddhant Chaturvedi this far in Bollywood, and his strikingly good-looking face has not harm both. After he was first seen in the internet collection, Inside Edge, Siddhant was forged in Gully Boy as MC Sher, and with his portrayal as Murad’s mentor, he gained the hearts of hundreds of thousands. Gully Boy turned out to be Siddhant’s breakout movie and put him in the highlight in a single day.
Now, with the launch of Gehraiyaan, through which he’s forged reverse one of the largest stars in Bollywood, Deepika Padukone, Siddhant is consolidating his place as one of the hottest and most reliable Bollywood lead actors in the making. Gehraiyaan, which launched at this time, explores the topic of modern-day relationships and Siddhant performs the function of Zain. With Valentine’s Day simply round the nook, this movie about two younger couples comes at the proper time.
Zain, an bold younger man falls in love with his fiancé Tia’s (performed by Ananya Panday) cousin Alisha (portrayed by Deepika Padukone). Although it could appear to be a typical love triangle, Siddhant reveals there’s much more to it. “I didn’t know how I was going to do it. This is the story of people my age but I haven’t seen anything like this. Hindi cinema has always portrayed a heightened idea of love, but Gehraiyaan is the most human Indian film in recent times. When I say ‘human,’ I am talking about the real emotions that you tend to hide or ignore. The film questions choices. It’s an urban love story. It’s not another story about Raj and Simran running away. This narrative deals with what happens after that,” says the actor. Gehraiyaan challenges the typical and dated concept of love — one the place one’s first love is placed on a pedestal.
However, Siddhant reminisces about idolising the stereotypical Bollywood heroes whereas rising up. “We have all been conditioned with this idea. I have grown up watching films that portrayed it, particularly romcoms. I am a big fan of such movies — particularly of Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan films. But Gehraiyaan is different and when you know that you haven’t seen anything like this, it’s difficult to take it all in. When I heard the script, in the presence of Shakun (Batra, director) and Karan (Johar, producer), I said ‘yes’ to it. But I didn’t know how I would do it. It is a very mature and nuanced story,” he provides.
Director’s minimize
Shakun, who has made distinctive motion pictures equivalent to Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu and Kapoor & Sons, which have redefined the manner audiences have a look at modern and city characters, assured Siddhant that it is going to be a journey that can assist him evolve and develop not solely as an actor but additionally as a human being. The world that the director had created drew Siddhant into it fully. “I used to share notes, and then I drew an emotional chart of my character. I would share this experience with Shakun. He would keep tweaking my approach. It was all his genius. Zain’s character is very different from what I have played before and he is unlike all the characters I have ever seen on screen. The irony is that the character is very real,” says Siddhant.
All the characters in the movie, from Zain to Alisha, Tia, and Dhairya, appear to be common individuals who may very well be half of your mates’ circle, at your office, and even on relationship apps. What makes them seem all the extra actual is their feelings of guilt, anger, exasperation, helplessness, and need — all put collectively. “We all go through different phases in life. We make different choices — both good and bad. Sometimes we think that we have screwed up and we feel guilty but we also experience love and attraction. So, I think Zain is as human as anyone else. As much as his character is different and new, because of the emotions he goes through, I think a lot of people in the audience will relate to him. It’s up to them whether they hate him or love him. We are not portraying him as black or white, it’s up to the audience how they perceive him,” he explains.
The dialog round this film shall be incomplete with out the point out of the chemistry between its main stars. Whether it’s Siddhant and Deepika’s sensual scenes or Siddhant and Ananya’s heated exchanges, and Deepika and Dhairya’s arguments as a pair, each of these items slot in like good blocks of a puzzle. The main girls are starkly totally different from one another, each in actual life and on-display screen, and that’s one of the defining features of Gehraiyaan. Siddhant romances each of them however his chemistry with them is kind of distinct. “On-screen and in real life, my dynamic with both are quite different. We went through a lot of workshops and that helped us become really good friends, and we built a strong base. I felt intimidated by Deepika’s stardom before I met her. Even during the workshops, I was really nervous. However, from day one on the set, until we finished the shoot, I never felt any kind of pressure. She made me feel so comfortable and Shakun also helped us get comfortable with each other. She completely submitted herself to the character, to the director, and her co-actors. On the other hand, Ananya surprised all of us. We have seen her in the bubbly and glam avatar, but in this film, she has so many layers to her and has done a great job,” he shares.
Heart and soul
While on-display screen his character is unapologetic about his questionable selections, in actual life Siddhant’s ideas are in full distinction to that of Zain. Even although he has an enormous feminine fan following, he says he believes in committing to 1 lady for all times. A sucker for romance, he cites SRK-Preity Zinta-starrer Veer Zara as one of his favorite movies. When requested about second possibilities in love, he retorts, “Second chances in love and life… why only second? Why not third, fourth, fifth… tenth or even eleventh? It’s all your choice. It depends on the person, and is different from one individual to another, and what you want to settle down for. I have an old-school point of view, I believe in one woman for life. That’s why I felt it was difficult for me to understand Zain. Veer waiting in jail for life for Zara, that’s my kind of love. But Gehraiyaan opened my eyes and helped me to remove the judgment. I have done this film and lived the character’s life, so my perspective is different now. Whatever choices you make is all up to you,” he indicators off.
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