Kanwar Dhillon, who plays the role of Sachin in Star Plus and Rahul Kumar Tewary & Rolling Tales Production Udne Ki Aasha, mentioned that for him, it’s important that he understands his character deeply and feels it genuinely. He believes in doing so and letting the emotions flow naturally, especially in the emotional and dramatic moments.
He said, “For me, it’s all about feeling and emoting like the character, about truly being the character. My job is to bring authenticity to every reaction, and if I’m doing that honestly, then I believe I’m doing my job well. There’s no rocket science to it. One simply needs to be honest with their craft, the character, and the role they are playing.”
“I get into the skin of the character right from the start by understanding his backstory, emotional layers, and triggers, and then I let the emotions flow naturally in front of the camera,” he added.
And since he immerses himself in his character, it becomes easy for him to face the dilemmas and conflicts his character faces. He said, “Sachin faces many moral dilemmas and personal conflicts, especially the pain of not being accepted by his mother. I connect deeply with those internal struggles because I immerse myself completely into the character.”
“I build his backstory in my mind, and when those moments come, I simply feel and emote like him. That’s our job as actors. Only when you truly feel like the character will the audience relate to and feel for him,” he added.
The show is a mix of drama, comedy, and emotion. And the actor pointed out that comedy is not as easy as it looks. He said, “Comedy is the most difficult genre. Making people laugh is an art, and not everyone possesses it. There are days when you’re not feeling your best emotionally, yet you still have to perform a funny scene and make people laugh.”
“Sometimes, the moment the shot cuts, I drop the laughter because internally I wasn’t feeling it that day. As an actor, that’s extremely challenging. But you learn that even on days when you’re not at fifty per cent, you still have to give a hundred per cent in front of the camera—because the camera captures the smallest details,” he added.
Kanwar believes the authenticity on-screen comes from honesty towards the craft. He said, “When you truly feel like the character and think like him, the reactions come naturally. I don’t do very deep or heavy preparation—it’s more about action and reaction. But you need to think as the character. I’m deeply informed about Sachin’s emotional state, his personality, and his triggers. Once that’s clear, I just go with the flow and let the emotions guide the performance.”
