Sparsh Shrivastava admits to being stereotyped: But I have different perspective
Actor Sparsh Shrivastava, who won hearts as the innocent Deepak Kumar in Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies', spoke about stereotyping and whether he faces it in an exclusive interview with India Today Digital. Sparsh, mostly seen in dramas and films set in rural India, had also recently expressed his wish to feature in a more urbane project."There is stereotyping, and I do get approached for that (rural characters). Lekin, aap karo stereotype (But, you keep stereotyping), but I will bring something new and fresh to the craft. Once you watch it, it will feel different," Sparsh Shrivastava said while speaking to us.advertisementShrivastava was recently seen in the Prime Video series 'Dupahiya,' where he played the character of Bhugol. The actor added that he remains unfazed by the industry stereotyping him and also offered a new perspective on it.
Watch the full interview here: "But, I don't see it like that. I have a different perspective," he continued, adding, "We have seen so many veteran actors doing only romantic cinema, or fighting villains. You never called it stereotyping then, so why give it a label now?"The 27-year-old has recently made his debut as a singer, songwriter, and composer with the song Ji Huzoor. Also featuring Preeti Panigrahi of 'Girls Will Be Girls' fame, it is a peppy romantic track.Must Watch
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