Amid lockdown, just like other hit shows, the 2013
mythological series, Mahabharat has made a comeback on TV. The show Mahabharat
starred various young and talented stars like Sourabh Raj Jain, Shaheer Sheikh,
Pooja Sharma, Aham Sharma, Arav Chowdhary, and Arpit Ranka. The re-run of the
show Mahabharat has left not only the viewers but also the cast overjoyed.
Sourabh Raj Jain recalled
about his preparations for the role, how he transformed himself to essay the
character of Lord Krishna, and the habits that he developed to play the role to
perfection. He revealed that the biggest gain of being an actor is that you can
step into numerous characters. But, the role of Lord Krishna has been the most
special for him in his career.
About the Krishna’s makeup, Sourabh disclosed that it took
him 30 to 54 minutes to get into the avatar of Lord Krishna, and he would
remain in the same costume throughout the day. Much to his surprise, most of
the time was gone in doing the teeka, as it has to be absolutely perfect
because of the importance it holds. He added that that the mukut he wore was really
important to him. Though he removed it during the break, he would make sure
that it is kept in a safe place. He told, 'For me, the mukut was the symbol of
divinity and I was very attached to it.'
He also disclosed the habits that he specially inculcated to
get into the skin of the role and deliver it with perfection. He revealed that
while he was shooting for the show, he would begin listening to Hanuman Chalisa
as soon as he entered the makeup room. Post makeup was done, he would switch to
some Sufi songs, mostly of Abida Ji. He said that following these rituals gave
him a lot of peace. The actor uses to pray before every scene and recite the
lines, 'Jo Kachu Kinha Tu Kinha main Katchu Kihna Naahin.' (Meaning - whatever
is being done is your doing, not mine.)
No comments:
Post a Comment