Ranveer finds it difficult to switch between characters
Mumbai | 7 Dec , 2016

Actor Ranveer Singh, who is promoting his forthcoming film 'Befikre'
as well as filming Sanjay Leela Bhansalis 'Padmavati', says at times
it is difficult to switch between two contrasting characters.
Asked how it feels to talk about his character Dharam in 'Befikre'
during the film's promotional activities while playing ruler Alauddin Khilji
in his next movie, Ranveer told IANS here: 'It becomes difficult at times
to switch on and off between two characters, especially when you are working
with Mr Bhansali.'
'I tend to stay in that zone while filming the character. So, the difficulties
arise when such a character comes along,' he added.
The actor will be seen as a free-spirited man in 'Befikre', directed
by Aditya Chopra. Along with the film's promotions, he is shooting for the period
drama 'Padmavati', also starring Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor.
Highlighting the contrast, Ranveer said: 'I am playing a character that
is very distinct from who I am as an individual. I was born and raised in an
urban city in the present time, and I am playing a tyrannical sultan of the
13th century in the film. So for me, it is important to stay in that zone until
the shooting is over. That is why the switch on and switch off becomes difficult.'
He said he is done with the preparation of the character and has gone through
the process of 'cut away from daily days to get into that zone'.
'Though I am still in the process of exploring and discovering the character,
it will come with time. The character (of Alauddin Khilji) is so enigmatic with
so many layers...I've never attempted it before.
'Though I played Iago from 'Othello' in university (during his
college days), this one is very different. This is the' most challenging role
for me. I hope, if I am successful in my endeavour, you will not see a trace
of me that you have already seen of me.'
The actor even bought a new place, which is close to his shooting location
Film City, Goregaon, to cut himself off from the outer world and stay in the
zone of the character.
How is it helping him?
He said: 'Yes, it is helping me. It feels like you have gone for an outdoor
as it is so close to the shooting location... (It feels like) You just come
out from the rabbit hole of the space and enter the film set, do your shooting
and go back to your zone. That is how you stay into the character.'
'Befikre' is set to release on Friday.
Mumbai | 7 Dec , 2016

Actor Ranveer Singh, who is promoting his forthcoming film 'Befikre'
as well as filming Sanjay Leela Bhansalis 'Padmavati', says at times
it is difficult to switch between two contrasting characters.
Asked how it feels to talk about his character Dharam in 'Befikre'
during the film's promotional activities while playing ruler Alauddin Khilji
in his next movie, Ranveer told IANS here: 'It becomes difficult at times
to switch on and off between two characters, especially when you are working
with Mr Bhansali.'
'I tend to stay in that zone while filming the character. So, the difficulties
arise when such a character comes along,' he added.
The actor will be seen as a free-spirited man in 'Befikre', directed
by Aditya Chopra. Along with the film's promotions, he is shooting for the period
drama 'Padmavati', also starring Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor.
Highlighting the contrast, Ranveer said: 'I am playing a character that
is very distinct from who I am as an individual. I was born and raised in an
urban city in the present time, and I am playing a tyrannical sultan of the
13th century in the film. So for me, it is important to stay in that zone until
the shooting is over. That is why the switch on and switch off becomes difficult.'
He said he is done with the preparation of the character and has gone through
the process of 'cut away from daily days to get into that zone'.
'Though I am still in the process of exploring and discovering the character,
it will come with time. The character (of Alauddin Khilji) is so enigmatic with
so many layers...I've never attempted it before.
'Though I played Iago from 'Othello' in university (during his
college days), this one is very different. This is the' most challenging role
for me. I hope, if I am successful in my endeavour, you will not see a trace
of me that you have already seen of me.'
The actor even bought a new place, which is close to his shooting location
Film City, Goregaon, to cut himself off from the outer world and stay in the
zone of the character.
How is it helping him?
He said: 'Yes, it is helping me. It feels like you have gone for an outdoor
as it is so close to the shooting location... (It feels like) You just come
out from the rabbit hole of the space and enter the film set, do your shooting
and go back to your zone. That is how you stay into the character.'
'Befikre' is set to release on Friday.
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