Priyanshu Jora, who was last seen in Tu Mera Hero, is back with Bade Bhaiyya Ki Dulhania on Sony. AnGela Paljor speaks with the actor about the show & his role
Tell us about your character.
My character, Abhishek struggles to run a family of 14. There is a reason why he took these responsibilities which you will come to know once the show starts. He is happy if his family is happy. It is Abhishek’s mother who is concerned about him and thinks that the only way out is to find him a wife. The problem is that there are 14 demands.
So is it a comedy showIJ
It is not a comedy. It is a slice of reality. I get goosebumps when I am acting because it is so real. There is everything that happens in a real family situation — from fun to drama to tension.
This is your comeback on the small screen after Tu Mera Hero, what are the challengesIJ
There are a lot of expectation because I played Titu in Tu Mera... People expect me to make them laugh, which is not wrong, but I wanted to do something new and explore another part of me as an actor.
Do you identify with AbhishekIJ
I can’t since the character I play is complex. He is in turmoil and always in a rush.
What is your stress busterIJ
Working helps a lot. I am a workaholic. In the last six months, ever since my last show got over, even if there was one day when I went for any audition, I would be happy. Selected, not selected is a different matter but if I went and gave my best, it made me happy.
What kind of roles would you like to do in futureIJ
I haven’t worked so much that I can say that I have done enough of this or that. I want to do something different. I have only done three shows. In 24 it was a grey character, Titu was loveable and funny while Abhishek is totally different. There are numerous roles for me to explore. Only time will tell what I am capable of and where I stand as an actor.