"Emotionally and mentally, I tried to work a lot on it": 'Raakh' actor Vivaan Sharma on portraying protective brother
Mumbai, June 26
Actor Vivaan Sharma, who was recently seen in Prime Video's 'Raakh', has opened up about his character as Sahil Arora and all the preparation that he undertook.
Speaking with ANI, Vivaan Sharma shared that the scene was shot in parts, but at the same time, in the same schedule.
"The rehearsal was planned on how we would or how the punches would be hit. We also had an action director with us, and we all had memorised our lines..."
On preparing for his character as a protective brother, Vivaan added, "Emotionally and mentally, I tried to work a lot on it. These are some things that I have learned, by reading the script, and from my experience of four years. I prepared myself by doing a lot of exercises for my facial muscles, so that I can portray the screams and agony without hurting my throat. And mentally, I prepared myself that if all this happens to my sister, then how would I react?"
Vivaan Sharma also shared his experience working with senior actors like Sonali Bendre.
"It was a very good experience. I learnt a lot from her. She used to be in character the whole time. But my character of Sahil and my mom's character became good friends at that level," he said.
Set in late-1970s Delhi, 'Raakh' revolves around the aftermath of a brutal crime that leaves families devastated and an entire city living in fear. It is loosely inspired by the infamous Ranga-Billa case that shocked India in 1978.
Directed and executive produced by Prosit Roy, created, written, and co-directed by Anusha Nandakumar and Sandeep Saket, with dialogues by Ayush Trivedi, the investigative thriller features Sonali Bendre, Ali Fazal, and Aamir Bashir in lead roles, along with Akash Makhija, Ramandeep Yadav, Divya Sharma, Vivaan Sharma, Anshul Chauhan, Rakesh Bedi, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in pivotal roles.
'Raakh' is out on Prime Video.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Ranga-Billa case was such a dark chapter in Delhi's history, I'm glad they're handling it with sensitivity. Vivaan's approach to channeling that protective brother energy seems genuine. Can't wait to binge this on Prime!
As someone familiar with the case, it's refreshing to see a fresh face like Vivaan taking such a challenging role. His preparation reminds me of method actors in Hollywood. Hope the series does justice to the real victims.
Vivaan Sharma is seriously underrated! His dedication to prep with facial exercises and mental visualization shows he's not just another Bollywood pretty face. Sonali Bendre's presence is bonus. 🔥
I appreciate the effort Vivaan put in, but I hope the series doesn't sensationalize the tragedy. The Ranga-Billa case was horrific enough without turning it into entertainment. Let's see if they maintain dignity.
The 1970s Delhi setting sounds so immersive! Vivaan's bonding with Sonali Bendre on set must have been great experience for him. Protective brother roles hit different - makes me think of my own bhaiya. 🥺
Honestly, I'm tired of crime dramas that
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