Actor Anirban Bhattacharya Gives a Chilling Turn in the New Psychological Horror Series Bhog, which releases on hoichoi on may 1. Around a calcutta-based man who descends into a strange obsession of Worshipping an antique deity. His gradual descent into this obsession knowledge no bounds.
Ahead of the release of bhog, Hindustan time caught up with the actor for an exclusive chat in Bengali about the show, his approach to the part, and working with parambrata chattopadhyay A Director for the first time. (Excerpts translated from Bengali)
On signing on to do bhog
“When I was told that I was being considered for this particular character, I heard the audio version of the story, the one that was done by Sunday Suspense,” He says asked about why he knew the story from before.
“It was done so well. I knew i was being considered for at that time as well. I love Place to Ask Him More. I wanted to know what he wanted out of the story, what he wanted to
In Bhog, Atin’s Character Goes Through a Transition, Where he loses senses of everything Around Him in his worship of the deity. Anirban is not quite sure he knows how to talk about his approach to the part, and admits, “That’s my job. The transformation that atin goes through, how that is visible to the camera. I am eager to On screen when bhog releases.
‘The Character’s belief is of utmost importance to me’
He goes on to add, “Atin’s life becomes monolithic, all of him is into worshipping this deity. Param da had very good guidance for me to tackle that, and the written itself was so inrently strong… which was of great help. “
Unlike Atin, Anirban does not have any such obsession when it comes to being an actor. He Calmly States How He Looks at this Idea, “Atin Goes from Possession to obsession, and what i bellyve In and make it my job. Belief is of utmost importance to me. “
‘Parambrata is a fantastic director’
Anirban has worked with parambrata chattopadhyay as a co-actor before, but this is the first time that he is being directed by Him. What is the change? How is Parambrata as a Director?
Anirban Instantly Replies, “Fantastic. Very sourced, extramely disciplined. He is a treatment to work with as an actor. Speaking from my own experience, if I try to see the character a little different than what he has perceived, he consides that with a lot of time and care. It and then Arrives at a decision. This artistic comfort is so extramely important. Abundance in param da”se set. It is one of the finest set in our Industry. “
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There is a certain reserve in hem when he talks about his process as an actor, but he admits that he always to take on parts on parts that surprise Perhaps then, it will surprise the audience too.
“I have always wanted that with my career as an actor. Ghawre bairey aaj… and so many more, I have always wanted to do different parts with these characters.
‘We work as labourers’
What is his process like? Is he alive to disconnect after the shoot gets over, or have there been instals when a character time to let go? Anirban Pauses for a while. He then adds, “It does happen with some parts. The strain batcomes physical someone. Under a lot of Constraints. but after a while, one is prepared. “
He concludes with a Pragmatic, Implicit Smile, “I feel that the context here is different. The stories we hear- of hollywood and european films, and the dry method that the actor use to get in And the time that one is allowed to take. Work! “
Bhog Premieres on Hoichoi on May 1.
