Actor's intense prep for 'Raakh' role revealed

Ramandeep Yadav, currently lauded for his performance in Raakh, shared insights into his meticulous preparation for the character Rajjo. He deliberately steered clear of directly mimicking the real individuals who inspired the series, opting instead to delve into criminal psychology.

Yadav found a particularly disturbing detail from a serial killer who believed victims should not feel pain, which influenced his portrayal of Rajjo's duality and perceived fragility. This deep dive, which began even before he secured the role, spanned nearly a year of his life.

His preparation extended beyond script-based material, involving the construction of Rajjo's complete emotional history, childhood, and traumatic experiences. This included developing playlists of raw Haryanvi folk music and creating a digital mood board featuring actors like Vinod Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan, as Rajjo aspires to be an actor.

Despite the intensity of the role, Yadav expressed confidence in his ability to avoid typecasting, drawing parallels with actors like Irrfan Khan and Manoj Bajpayee who consistently bring freshness to similar characters. He views typecasting as a box that actors must actively break.