'Sat Down And Designed Lectures': Shagun Pandey On Preparing For His Role As Ved In Saru
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To bring authenticity to his role as an English teacher, Shagun Pandey crafted his own lectures to captivate viewers and add depth to his character.
Shagun Pandey, known for his stint on MTV Splitsvilla 11, is wowing audiences with his new role in Zee TV's daily show Saru. The daily soap, which features Mohak Matkar as the female lead, stars Shagun as Ved, a thoughtful and composed English professor. Premiered on May 12, Saru tells the inspiring story of a small-town girl chasing her big dreams.
Did you know Shagun has put in a great deal of hard work for this role? He shared that it required him to consciously adjust his tone, body language and overall presence. He went the extra mile by curating and writing his own lectures to make them both informative and engaging for the viewers.
'As soon as I found out that Ved is an English professor, I realised this role would be unlike anything I've done before. Unlike my previous characters, who were often caught in intense family dynamics, Ved had to teach a classroom and connect with students in a calm, composed way. That meant doing my homework, literally," Shagun Pandey shared in an interview with Etimes.
The 28-year-old actor said that portraying Ved has been an eye-opening and enriching experience for him. 'I didn't just want to memorise lines; I wanted the classroom scenes to feel real, like something a viewer could actually learn from. So, I sat down and designed short, impactful lectures for the students, deciding what topics to cover and how to deliver them in a way that was simple yet effective," he added.
Shagun Pandey also mentioned that he drew inspiration from his own teachers, sought input from people around him and did extensive reading to fully get into the character's mindset. 'I truly hope I've done justice to the role and that the audience connects with Ved," the actor shared.
Shagun has been a part of several TV shows, including Mera Balam Thanedaar, where he played the role of an IPS officer. The actor was also seen in Tujhse Hai Raabta, Kyun Utthe Dil Chhod Aaye and Meet.
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