Pratik Gandhi: Versatility is Key to Surviving Bollywood

Pratik Gandhi asserts that continuous experimentation across genres and formats is essential for actors to maintain relevance. He noted that while box office numbers are a factor, they do not solely define a film's success, especially with evolving audience viewing habits across theatrical, television, and mobile platforms.

Gandhi stressed that versatility is an actor's greatest asset for longevity, cautioning that audiences will reject actors who repeat successful formulas. He approaches script selection by following his instinct when a story is compelling and a character offers mutual value, citing his roles in 'Scam 1992', 'Phule', and his portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi as examples of his diverse work.

His portrayal of Mahatma Gandhi in Hansal Mehta's series presented a challenge in depicting him as a person full of failures rather than a larger-than-life figure. Gandhi also discussed his complex role in 'Mess' and his upcoming film 'Ghamasaan' where he plays a cop chasing a dacoit, a role inspired by real-life stories.

Upcoming projects include 'Ghamasaan' on OTT on September 11, and he described working with Tigmanshu Dhulia as a treat. Gandhi's core philosophy remains centered on the courage to experiment and move between formats, genres, and characters, rather than simply repeating past successes.