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Puneet Issar, who is best known as Duryodhan in B. R. Chopra’s TV series Mahabharat, will be playing an experimental role for the first time in a play called Dhappa.
It is written, produced and directed by Akshay Mishra. It is set to premiere on June 18 at St Andrews Auditorium, Bandra (Mumbai). The Free Press Journal caught up with the actor for an exclusive chat.
Jayeshbhai Jordaar did not fare well at the box office, but Puneet is very happy with the way his role shaped out in the film. “I just believe in destiny. We work to the best of our ability. We don’t know what works and what doesn’t work, as that depends on the audience. The film has received great reviews, and mine was a fantastic role. I play soft, normal and a low-key character. People have loved my role. As actors, we always want to work. Definitely, if the film works, it feels good,” he states.
When asked how he looks at the change in doing different roles at this age, Puneet avers, “This can be called my third, fourth innings. It’s like the last man standing. God has been kind. I am like the phoenix that stands up above.”
On a parting note, he spills the beans about his upcoming projects. “I am writing and directing Gama Pehalwan. It got delayed because of the lockdown. Salman Khan is producing it. My Mahabharata play from Dhuryodhan’s point of view will be launched in Nehru Auditorium on July 16,” he signs off.
