The accused, driving under the influence, became angry and argumentative when a constable asked him to show his driving license and other documents.
Faisal Malik broke the entire country’s heart after his portrayal of grief-stricken Prahlad in Panchayat. The actor was so good in it that his sorrow became central to the narrative of this Prime Video series. Recently while speaking to News18, Malik revealed that his devastating emotion on-screen did emerge from some experiences he had off-screen
The actor shared, “I immediately liked this person (his Panchayat character)’s simplicity very much. I know many such people who live this way and are happy with it. The grieving is a part of this character and his life. He has lost his wife and his son, but he endures his pain like a stoic.” Faisal then asked that all of us know someone like Prahlad around us who survived despite losing their most loved ones.
While Prahlad made people cry, his character also left us rolling on the floor whenever he broke into laughter over Pradhan Ji’s joke. In the same interview, Faisal admitted that it’s a tough balance to switch between emotions. “It doesn’t feel good to cry and mourn, but it takes an actor a long time to get into that space. I mean, this is not just a normal scene because the preparation itself messes with a person’s mind,” Malik said.
ALSO READ: Panchayat 3: Loved Durgesh Kumar aka Banrakas’ VIRAL ‘alhuaa meeting meeting’ dialogue? Know its meaning and backstory
Faisal admitted that once an actor gets into the emotional space of the character, half of his battle is won. When asked about the amount of pressure coming on his shoulders with every passing season, the 43-year-old said, “I believe there should be this kind of pressure in every actor’s life because it motivates us to keep working hard.”
The Gangs of Wasseypur 2 actor also shared why the love for Panchayat is massive even though it has a rural setup. According to Faisal rural India is now the driving force of rooted content in showbiz. “You won’t be able to see as many city-driven stories for a very long time. All of us are drawn at some level to rural or small-town living. This relatability will remain for life,” Malik added.
The actor believes that after 50 years, these stories will remind us of what life used to be like and would be like reading a book about the times gone by.
ALSO READ: Loved Manoj Tiwari’s Hind Ke Sitara song from Panchayat 3? Know roots of this folk sohar originating from lanes of Bihar
Vedang Raina is all set to collaborate with Alia Bhatt for the movie Jigra. Reportedly, the film revolves around their sibling relationship. Fans are extremely excited to see what’s in store for them in this action thriller. Recently, Vedang revealed that Alia is the ‘polar opposite’ of him as an actor. He also shared his playlist for Jigra, which had a Ranbir Kapoor song from the movie Rockstar.
In a recent interview with GQ India, Vedang Raina was asked how his acting process was different from that of Alia Bhatt, his co-star in Jigra. In response, he said, “She’s the polar opposite of me as an actor, and honestly, it’s so confusing!” Recalling the time on the sets, Vedang revealed, “I come in with extensive preparation, setting the mood with my playlist and sitting in a corner, immersing myself in the scene. Then, Alia arrives, and bam! She nails it in the first take, and I’m left amazed.”
The Archies actor mentioned that Alia was quick to get into her character. He also praised her for being very accurate. Vedang expressed that he had learned a lot from her.
When asked if there was something specific that he took from the Raazi star, Vedang complimented her for discipline. He stated, “It’s only when you work with her that you realize how effortless she makes it for you as a co-star.” Vedang explained that Alia helps enhance her co-actor’s performance in a scene.
He also lauded her for the way she treated the crew with kindness. Vedang added that everyone wished to work with her not just because of her talent but also because she was a good person.
Music is a great part of Vedang’s life, and he creates playlists for his characters in movies. For Jigra, he made a playlist that outlined the journey of his character in the film. During the same conversation, he revealed that his playlist consisted of The Beatles, Ranbir Kapoor’s song The Dichotomy of Fame from Rockstar, Fake Plastic Trees by Radiohead, Kuch Ankahi by Agnee, jazz, and the works of Snarky Puppy and Hiatus Kaiyote.
Earlier, in February 2024, Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina shared some happy pictures from the sets of Jigra on their Instagram handles. They wrapped the filming in Singapore. In the caption, Vedang wrote, “And that’s a wrap on Jigra @aliaabhatt. A film and a character that has given me as much as taken away from me. A journey that’s meant everything.”
The film is directed by Vasan Bala. Alia’s Eternal Sunshine Productions and Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions have joined hands to produce the project. The film was initially supposed to release in theaters on September 27. But later it was announced that the movie will hit the big screens on October 11, during the festive weekend of Dussehra. The teaser has been approved by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and is expected to drop soon.
Apart from Jigra, Alia has the YRF Spy Universe movie Alpha in her lineup. She will be seen sharing the screen with Sharvari and Bobby Deol in the action-packed movie. Later, she will begin shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s epic Love & War with Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. Announcements about Vedang’s future projects are highly anticipated by his fans.
ALSO READ: 70th National Film Awards: Karan Johar is ‘honored’, Ayan Mukerji expresses gratitude as Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor starrer Brahmastra gets 3 wins