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Tahir Raj Bhasin opens up about his intense preparation for playing the antagonist in Special Ops 2. He emphasizes the importance of backstory in shaping morally complex characters. The actor shares how Veer Awas stands out as a modern, manipulative villain who operates without traditional weapons. Fans can catch the highly anticipated season on JioHotstar starting July 11.

Key Points: Tahir Raj Bhasin on Playing Complex Antagonist in Special Ops 2

  • Tahir explains his method of understanding antagonists through backstory
  • He avoids judging characters as purely good or bad
  • Veer Awas uses manipulation over violence
  • Special Ops 2 premieres July 11 on JioHotstar
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Tahir Raj Bashin talks about his mental approach while portraying antagonist in 'Special Ops 2'

Tahir Raj Bhasin discusses his layered role as Veer Awas in Special Ops 2, revealing his approach to portraying morally grey characters.

"I don’t go in thinking, ‘Is he good or bad?’ I like playing characters who are good people in difficult circumstances. – Tahir Raj Bhasin"

Mumbai, June 17

Actor Tahir Raj Bashin will be seen as a powerful antagonist in the second season of the espionage thriller, "Special Ops."

During an exclusive interaction with IANS, Tahir shared his mental approach while portraying the character.

He revealed that he loved the fact that his character had a backstory, helping him to understand the reason behind his choices.

Speaking to IANS, the actor said, "I truly believe no one is entirely good or bad—circumstances shape them. What I love about Special Ops and Neeraj Sir’s writing is that the antagonist, Veer Awas, has a backstory. You understand why he makes the choices he does"

He added that he does not believe in judging a character.

"He operates on principles and values, believing he’s a reformer trying to change the system. It all depends on the perspective. My first rule is never to judge the character. I don’t go in thinking, “Is he good or bad?” I like playing characters who are good people in difficult circumstances. That’s where the complexity—and the fun—lies", he concluded.

The makers unveiled the enchanting trailer of "Special Ops Season 2" on Monday.

Shedding light on his role, Tahir added, “Joining the world of Special Ops has been an electrifying adrenalin rush. This role pushed me emotionally and physically, and I’m grateful to Neeraj Pandey and JioHotstar for the trust. Speaking of the character, what makes this antagonist exciting to portray is how layered and rooted in the real world he is. He doesn’t need guns, he uses code, data, and people’s blind trust. That’s what makes him truly dangerous! He doesn’t belong to fiction, he exists in the world we live in today”.

The highly talked about drama will see Kay Kay Menon reprising his role as Himmat Singh and Karan Tacker as Farooq Ali from season one.

Backed by Friday Storytellers banner, "Special Ops 2" is scheduled to premiere on JioHotstar on July 11.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Tahir's approach to his character is so refreshing! In India, we often see villains as one-dimensional bad guys. But real life is more complex - even terrorists have motivations. Excited to see this nuanced performance! 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
As someone who loved Season 1, I'm thrilled about this new villain angle. The way Tahir describes using "code and data" instead of guns - so relevant in today's digital India! Can't wait for July 11th 😍
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Arjun S.
While I appreciate the actor's dedication, I hope the show doesn't humanize terrorists too much. We've seen real attacks in Mumbai and Uri - sometimes evil is just evil. The trailer looks promising though!
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Sneha R.
Tahir's comment about "good people in difficult circumstances" reminds me of that famous dialogue from Gangs of Wasseypur. Indian audiences love complex characters - hope this lives up to the hype! 🤞
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Vikram P.
Finally an Indian web series that understands antagonists aren't just about shouting and violence. The digital warfare angle is especially interesting given India's growing tech landscape. JioHotstar is really stepping up!
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Neha T.
I hope they maintain the same quality as Season 1. Some Indian sequels lose the plot (pun intended). But with Kay Kay Menon returning and this interesting new villain, expectations are sky high! 🌟

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