Character actor not a derogatory term anymore: Deepak Dobriyal
Mumbai
Aug 13, 2017
Actor Deepak Dobriyal, known for his
memorable role in "Tanu Weds Manu" and for his latest performance in
"Hindi Medium", says people respect character actors more than earlier
days and that filmmakers are also writing substantial parts for them.
Deepak will soon to be seen in Saif Ali Khan-starrer "Kaalaakaandi" and
Farhan Akhtar-starrer "Lucknow Central".
"I think a character actor is not a derogatory term anymore, unlike
earlier days. Thankfully, story writers are sensibly writing characters
for people like us that play an equally important part in the
narration. This is a good thing. In fact, I think the whole story
telling style has changed," Deepak told IANS.
Coming from Delhi, after a seven years long theatre career, Deepak had
to struggle for a few years in Mumbai before getting into the film
industry. But struggle has not made him a bitter person.
"I had an image of a serious actor in theatre, whereas in the film
industry, I am known mainly for comedy roles. Isn't it funny? It's not
that socio-political changes don't affect me, but I do not air my
opinion on things. Rather as an artist, I express things through my
art," he said.
"I know people tag us as a character actor, but tell me aren't all
heroes playing 'characters' on screen? If you look at a film from a
performer's point of view, we all are putting equal effort and
dedication," said Deepak, who shared screen space with actors like
Irrfan Khan, R. Madhavan and Kangana Ranaut.
Deepak said in "Lucknow Central", in which he is playing a Bengali
prisoner, he had a great time working with Farhan.
"As we all know that he is a multi-talented personality, but on the set
he will never make you feel like a small actor or something. He treats
all people around him well. In the film, we all shared a good
equation," said Deepak.
Mumbai
Aug 13, 2017
Actor Deepak Dobriyal, known for his
memorable role in "Tanu Weds Manu" and for his latest performance in
"Hindi Medium", says people respect character actors more than earlier
days and that filmmakers are also writing substantial parts for them.
Deepak will soon to be seen in Saif Ali Khan-starrer "Kaalaakaandi" and
Farhan Akhtar-starrer "Lucknow Central".
"I think a character actor is not a derogatory term anymore, unlike
earlier days. Thankfully, story writers are sensibly writing characters
for people like us that play an equally important part in the
narration. This is a good thing. In fact, I think the whole story
telling style has changed," Deepak told IANS.
Coming from Delhi, after a seven years long theatre career, Deepak had
to struggle for a few years in Mumbai before getting into the film
industry. But struggle has not made him a bitter person.
"I had an image of a serious actor in theatre, whereas in the film
industry, I am known mainly for comedy roles. Isn't it funny? It's not
that socio-political changes don't affect me, but I do not air my
opinion on things. Rather as an artist, I express things through my
art," he said.
"I know people tag us as a character actor, but tell me aren't all
heroes playing 'characters' on screen? If you look at a film from a
performer's point of view, we all are putting equal effort and
dedication," said Deepak, who shared screen space with actors like
Irrfan Khan, R. Madhavan and Kangana Ranaut.
Deepak said in "Lucknow Central", in which he is playing a Bengali
prisoner, he had a great time working with Farhan.
"As we all know that he is a multi-talented personality, but on the set
he will never make you feel like a small actor or something. He treats
all people around him well. In the film, we all shared a good
equation," said Deepak.
Tags: Deepak DobriyalSaif Ali KhanFarhan AkhtarMadhavanIrrfan KhanKangana RanautTanu Weds ManuHindi MediumKaalakaandiLucknow Central