Siddhaarth Mishra reveals inspiration behind his 'Gullak' character
Mumbai, July 20
Actor Siddhaarth Mishra, who is known for his work in 'Gullak 4', has shared an interesting insight into preparing for his role as Dr. Prithvi in 'Gullak 5'. The actor revealed that the director Abhat Raut gave him a very pointed brief about his character.
The actor shared that he was asked to take inspiration from Hrithik Roshan's character in the boys' trip film 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara'.
Talking about the same, Siddhaarth said, "My character brief by director Abhat Raut was simple, carry the tone and tenor of Hrithik Roshan's character in 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara'. Emulate him but obviously not copy him. Dr. Prithvi is too focused on what he does and strives to be No. 1, but by being highly ambitious, he pays a price. His personal life takes a hit, as we see in the final episode of 'Gullak 5'".
The actor shared that several script-reading sessions helped him understand Dr. Prithvi's personality beyond the written scenes.
"Multiple readings established that he is a cleanliness and health freak. That's where the dialogue in the first scene, 'Yaar haath toh dho liye hai, lunch ke baad hi haath milaate hain', comes from while speaking to Annu, played by Anant Joshi", he added.
Siddhaarth also contributed a subtle yet impactful character detail that wasn't originally in the script, as he said, "An addition that I made was that Prithvi would open the door to Dr. Priti's cabin with his elbow so that he doesn't catch any germs. He enters the cabin with that energy and carries it throughout the scene. In fact, the fitness freak in him gets even more irked when Dr. Priti is excited by chhole bhature and samosas, much to Annu's delight".
— IANS
Reader Comments
I love how the actor went beyond the script and added that cleanliness freak touch—it makes the character so real. But honestly, I hope they don't make him too unlikeable if his personal life suffers too much. 'Gullak' is about family bonds, and if Prithvi becomes too work-obsessed, it might feel a bit jarring. Still, excited for the new season!
This is fascinating. As someone who watches Indian web series occasionally, I appreciate the depth the actor brings. The Hrithik Roshan inspiration is clever—it's about that charm and drive. I'm curious if this new character will shake up the dynamics with Annu and others. Looking forward to bingeing 'Gullak 5'!
Brilliant insight! The 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' comparison is spot-on for an ambitious but flawed character. I must say, though—while I love 'Gullak' for its light-heartedness, I hope this arc doesn't get too dark. The charm of the show is its relatability. But if Siddhaarth can pull off this balancing act, it'll be amazing. Also, chhole bhature making a cameo? 😂 That's pure 'Gullak' gold!
I think it's great that the actor put so much thought into the character. The elbow-door-opening bit is so relatable for cleanliness freaks! But I'm a bit wary—'Gullak' is known for its sweet, simple stories. Will a driven, obsessive doctor fit in with the Mishra family's chaos? Only time will tell. Still, kudos to Siddhaarth for the dedication!
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