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Gautam Rode on Fatherhood: Twins Inspired Bolder Career Choices

Gautam Rode says welcoming twins hasn't changed his career choices, but inspired him to be bolder. He seeks challenging roles that help him grow as a performer, moving beyond "good boy" characters. The actor stars in Undekhi Season 4 with Varun Badola and Harsh Chhaya. He emphasizes lifelong learning through diverse roles.

Key Points: Gautam Rode: Fatherhood Inspires Bolder Roles

  • Gautam Rode welcomes twins
  • Fatherhood inspires bolder career choices
  • Actor seeks challenging roles
  • Undekhi Season 4 highlights his evolution
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Gautam Rode says welcoming twins hasn't changed his career choices, instead it has inspired him to be bolder.

Actor Gautam Rode reveals how welcoming twins hasn't changed his career choices, but inspired him to take on challenging roles like in Undekhi Season 4.

"I want to experiment now. It's time to experiment. - Gautam Rode"

Mumbai, May 3

Actor Gautam Rode has spoken about the conscious shift in his choice of projects following the arrival of his twin babies.

The actor, who is now all set to be seen in a powerful and unconventional role in Undekhi Season 4, in an exclusive conversation with IANS, spoke how fatherhood has not changed his professional decisions in the way people may assume.

He highlighted that instead, he is now more focused on taking up roles that challenge him as an actor and help him grow as a performer.

Speaking about his evolving choices, Gautam said, "No, nothing like that. In fact, things are very different. It's the other way around after the babies' arrival. I want to take up roles and projects that challenge me as an actor, that challenge me as a performer and an artist."

He added, "I want to experiment now. It's time to experiment. I have done a lot of shows playing the good boy and positive characters, like Saras in Saraswatichandra, and many others. But now I want to experiment with my art and explore myself as well."

He further added, "I don't want to get stuck playing one kind of character. If I keep doing similar roles, I will never grow as an actor, nor will I be able to learn. You learn all your life as long as you work. I have my personal boundaries that I don't cross, and those were there before and will continue to remain. But when it comes to selecting a role, if I like the character, I want to do it."

Talking about Gautam Rode, over the years, he has built a strong body of work with shows like Baa Bahoo Aur Baby, Lucky, Suryaputra Karn, Kaal Bhairav Rahasya and Saraswatichandra, making him one of television's most versatile performers.

Talking about his latest show Undekhi, the show in its fourth season also stars Varun Badola, Harsh Chhaya, among others.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
I really appreciate his approach. In Indian TV, actors often get typecast and then they're stuck doing the same saas-bahu drama for years. Gautam Rode did iconic shows like Suryaputra Karn and Saraswatichandra—both were very different. Now he wants to experiment more? That's the mark of a true artist. As a viewer, I want to see him in something gritty. Undekhi Season 4 sounds promising with that cast. Bas hope karte hain ki content utna hi solid ho jitna hype hai. 😊
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Ramesh W
Good for him, but I wish more TV actors would follow this. The industry is too comfortable with formulaic content. Gautam Rode saying he has "personal boundaries" is interesting—I wonder what those are. But overall, it's encouraging that fatherhood made him bolder, not more cautious. Let's see if Undekhi delivers. Otherwise, it's just another interview.
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James A
As someone who's seen a bit of Indian TV while traveling, I think this is a smart move. It's rare to see an actor talk about "growing as a performer" rather than just paycheck. Gautam Rode has the fanbase and the talent—if he pushes boundaries, he could set a new standard for TV actors. Hope he finds those challenging roles. The industry needs more of this mindset!
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Nikhil C
I'm a big fan of his work in "Suryaputra Karn"—that role was iconic. So when he says he wants to experiment, I trust him. But I hope "experimenting" doesn't mean he goes totally off-track. There's a fine line between bold and bad. Still, the fact that he's consciously avoiding the "good boy" image is a thumbs up from me. Undekhi Season 4 better be good! 👏

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