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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.