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Fazal: 'Raakh' Role Left Lasting Emotional Scar
16 Jun
Summary
- Ali Fazal found the script for 'Raakh' deeply emotional.
- The series is set in 1970s Delhi, inspired by a true crime.
- Fazal adapted coping mechanisms to handle the role's intensity.
Actor Ali Fazal has shared the significant emotional toll the series 'Raakh' took on him, noting that reading the script evoked a wide range of feelings that carried into his performance as Sub-Inspector Jayprakash. The show is set in late 1970s Delhi and explores the aftermath of a major crime that plunged the city into fear, drawing inspiration from the 1978 Ranga-Billa case.
Fazal described his character, Jayprakash, as someone who suppresses personal emotions to focus on solving a larger problem. He admitted that maintaining the required emotional intensity was challenging, but he received substantial support from the show's directors and writers. He believes the character will leave a lasting impact on him.
To cope with the demanding role, Fazal shared his strategy of maintaining a lighthearted demeanor off-camera, joking with the crew or discussing trivial matters during breaks. He emphasized that each character requires a unique approach, and he does not adhere to a single acting method. 'Raakh' is currently available on Prime Video.
