Mukesh Rishi On Playing Negative Role In Salakaar: ‘We Follow Director's Orders'
Helmed by Faruk Kabir, the spy-thriller web series is based on the life of India's most respected intelligence officer, Ajit Doval.
Salakaar, the spy-thriller web series inspired by the life of India's renowned intelligence officer Ajit Doval, is now streaming on JioHotstar. Directed by Faruk Kabir, the show stars Naveen Kasturia, Mouni Roy, and veteran actor Mukesh Rishi in lead roles. It has been widely praised for its gripping storyline, strong performances.
As the show continues to win hearts, actor Mukesh Rishi recently opened up in an interview about portraying the negative role of Pakistani Army Chief Zia-Ul-Haq.
Mukesh Rishi On Playing The Antagonist In Salakaar
Speaking to IANS, the veteran actor shared how he infused cruelty in the character. He said, 'When you have this type of character, a lot of things fall in your favour. The look the producers provided me, the kurta that the costume designer gave me, when you have this type of character, it begins to form within you."
He added, 'That is why you are in films; you realise how vicious the character must be, so we follow the director's commands. As an actor, the words you hear help you sketch out and represent the character for the camera. If the director instructs me to lower the pitch of the character by a few degrees, I do so. It becomes easier."
'Many times, your attire and the environment in which you perform. The vehicle in which the director ordered me sit. The scene within my house, the books Zia read, and the overall setting transported me there; I didn't have to do much. The lines on the paper were telling me," said Mukesh.
Salakaar Storyline And Plot
The show depicts two significant timelines, 1978 and 2025, and follows the story of an Indian agent's secret mission to uncover a nuclear facility in Pakistan. It explores themes of loyalty, patriotism, and sacrifice.
Mukesh Rishi's Filmography
Coming back to Mukesh, known for his negative roles, he has been a part of several big-budget films, including Ghatak, Ram Aur Shyam, Naseeb, Sarfarosh, Arjun Pandit, Khiladi 420, Jodi No. 1, Tumko Na Bhool Payenge, Hum Kisise Kum Nahin, Koi..Mil Gaya, Khiladi 786 and others.
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