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Actor Sinha: Playing villains is a thrilling, rewarding challenge
14 Feb
Summary
- Sinha played a morally ambiguous character in the Emraan Hashmi-starrer Taskaree.
- He focused on the character's inner wiring, not softening his portrayal.
- Sinha finds playing antagonists rewarding, even seeking audience hatred.
Anurag Sinha, known for his roles in "Prisoners of War" and the Emraan Hashmi-starrer "Taskaree," has received significant audience appreciation for his portrayal of Prakash Kumar. Sinha expertly balanced authority, vulnerability, and moral ambiguity in the character, evoking empathy from viewers.
He emphasizes that his approach to Prakash Kumar involved delving into the character's inherent nature rather than softening his edges. Sinha viewed the role as an opportunity to explore unfamiliar psychological territory as an actor. The thrill, he admits, was in acting so convincingly that the audience would ultimately dislike him.
With "Taskaree 2" being discussed, Sinha remains confident in the filmmakers' vision for the character's future. Reflecting on his career choices, he describes them as instinctive and organic, prioritizing the dynamism each role offers. For Sinha, playing an antagonist is about embracing challenging spaces and finding reward in creating a character that elicits strong reactions.
