Being A Real Hero

We must remember that the actor is paid for the quality of his acting, not for the role he plays. The actor is not paid more for portraying a king and less for the role of a beggar. A good actor knows this and gives his best to each role he plays.

- B.K. GEETA

Audiences love to watch good actors perform in plays and movies. The actors portray various characters so convincingly that the viewers forget for a time that it is just acting. If the character on screen is in danger, then the actor's eyes, tense face, and body language transmit some of his 'fear' to those watching. The hearts of the viewers start racing and they move to the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the next scene. The actor exudes emotions and personalities so well that the audience identifies him with his role. But the actors do not forget who they are. They know they have to virtually become a different person while shooting or performing on stage, but once that is over, they return to their own selves.

Top actors carefully research the subject they will portray. If it is a well-known personality, they adopt the lifestyle of that person, copy their mannerisms, mimic their way of speaking, and walk like them in order to 'become' like them as much as possible. Such dedication and diligence bring rewards in the form of public appreciation, critical acclaim, and a big pay cheque.