After playing the good guy for two decades on television, Hiten Tejwani shows us a different side in the Web series Kaala.
“I was never adamant on playing only lead roles. But it’s difficult to play a small role if you are used to playing a lead role,” Hiten confesses.
How did you get cast for Kaala?
I went for an audition for another character, but Bejoy (director Bejoy Nambiar) found my audition interesting, as he saw me doing something different than what I have done before on TV.
That made him curious. So he called me and said I should play Bismil instead of the role I auditioned for.
After meeting him, the character convinced me.
I have a complete character arc, and a human side.
This show is about black money, but there is a human side to every character in the series.
And, of course, I wanted to work with Bejoy.
Did you take up this role to break your positive image?
I think Bejoy had that in mind. It’s a good thing for any actor if the director envisions him in a specific role.
My approach to the character was simple. I was just being there in the moment, feeling what Bismil would feel and what he would do.
This story is from the October 2023 edition of GLOBAL MOVIE MAGAZINE.
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