Mumbai, (IANS)| Rajpal Yadav, who has been active in the film industry for 24 years, says he is happy with what he has achieved so far. However, this talented actor is mostly known for his comedic roles. He says he has broken stereotypes and tried to avoid being typecast.
Rajpal Yadav told IANS, “I am very happy with what I have done till date. From day one, I had decided that I would never repeat the character I played. Actors get typecast very quickly. That’s why. Even though I am offered a similar role. But I change the mindset of it. An actor cannot change his physique, but the mindset can be changed.”The actor also revealed what he did to break the stereotypes.
He further added, “I have done all kinds of roles from negative to comedy to lead and supporting. Some people say, once you play the lead, you shouldn’t play supporting roles. But I have done that and I enjoy breaking these principles.”Rajpal is known for his humor in the kind of roles he has played on screen. How easy or difficult is it for him to play a comic role?The actor said, “Nothing is easy, but if your director is good, the job becomes even easier for the actor. If you are not understanding a situation and unable to communicate properly with your director If so, it shows on the screen as well.”
Talking about his personal and professional life, how have things changed amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic?He said, “The whole world has been affected by the pandemic, from travel to shooting to sports and everything. Can anyone imagine that the Olympics will take place without spectators? I believe in saying ‘Jaisa Desh Vaisa Bhesh’. That’s why. I will try to live according to the way other citizens of our country are living.”
On the film front, the actor’s latest is the digitally released comedy film ‘Hungama 2’ directed by Priyadarshan. Rajpal has previously collaborated with the filmmaker in hilarious films like ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’, ‘Hungama’, ‘Bhagam Bhag’ and others.Talking about working with Priyadarshan once again, he said, “Every time I have worked with Priyadarshan, I have experienced a new adventure and I am very happy to be a part of his Hungama 2. Comedy from mistakes The creator Priyan ji is an expert. The miscommunication, running around and the complicated situations that he creates on screen, he does it without any confusion in his mind. He does his homework properly and is very focused and on the sets. Work energetically.”
Most of the films releasing on OTT platforms at present, does it matter to him as an actor?The actor concluded, “I wish the OTT platforms to be very successful as well as the cinema halls to start functioning soon. I would like to thank the OTT platforms for releasing our films at a time when the cinema halls are pandemic.” It’s because of them. But at least our films are reaching the audience.”Starring Paresh Rawal, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Meezaan Jaffrey and Pranitha Subhash, ‘Hungama 2’ is streaming on Disney Plus Hotstar.