Mumbai. Rajkummar Rao’s upcoming film ‘Srikanth’, directed by Tushar Hiranandani, is all set to hit the theaters on May 10, 2024. The film also stars Alaya F, Jyothika and Sharad Kelkar. This film is the biopic of famous blind businessman Shrikant Bola. Rajkumar Srikanth is playing the role of Bola in the film. Now before the release of the film, Rajkumar has revealed that he was very scared of doing this film. He was very scared to play the role of Srikanth.
While talking to news agency PTI, Rajkumar talked about his fear. During this, he told what difficulties he had to face to play the role of Shrikant Bola in the film. Along with this, he also revealed what his strategy is for selecting any role. At the same time, he is wholeheartedly ready to play the most difficult roles in the coming days.
Further he talked about the film ‘Srikanth’. Along with this he told why he chose the story of a blind businessman for himself. According to Rajkumar, for the first time in his life he has played a visually impaired character on screen. He said that this is the first time in my life that I am going to play a visually impaired character, so I was very excited for it but was afraid whether I would be able to play this difficult role or not.
Rajkumar further said- I like challenges and the thing that scares me excites me even more. ‘Srikanth’ did the same to me. I have never played the role of a visually impaired person before. I didn’t know whether I would be able to do it or not. But this is the fun where you push yourself out of your comfort zone. Whenever I get such an opportunity, I cherish it to the fullest.
Rajkumar revealed how he prepares for a character before playing it. He said- I don’t make any plans. But that role becomes a dream role for me for the film I am doing. My focus is only on that character and its story. I am sure I will do many more things in future. 2-3 years ago I didn’t know that I would be able to do ‘Srikanth’, but it happened. Today as an actor, I have more desire to play a challenging character and I am sure that even more challenging characters will come my way.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: April 23, 2024, 10:42 IST