Dheeraj Dhoopar: 2020 has been pretty good for me

For actor Dheeraj Dhoopar, 2020 introduced within the largest shocker, when work was stalled in the course of the pandemic-led nationwide lockdown. “None of us thought that would ever happen in the television industry,” mentioned the actor.
Once shoots resumed, Dhoopar was not simply again enjoying the a lot beloved Karan Luthra in Kundali Bhagya but additionally showcased his versatility enjoying a destructive position in Naagin 5. He additionally backed up his work profile with a few music movies and TVCs.
In an unique dialog with indianexpress.com, Dheeraj Dhoopar seems to be again at 2020, his totally different initiatives and his expectations from the approaching 12 months.
How do you look again at 2020?
The world was dealing with a serious disaster and issues weren’t wanting good. However, I’m an individual who likes to see issues from a constructive aspect. I acquired to spend a lot time with my household for the primary time. But I have to add that whereas initially all of it appeared very thrilling, I used to be quickly craving to return to work. I’m actually pleased with how my profession progressed and even personally, I used to be in a cheerful house. So 2020 has been pretty good for me truthfully.
For the primary time in the course of the lockdown, TV shoots had been put to a halt. Tell us about that have.
Till the time the lockdown didn’t occur, I believed that shoots would by no means get stalled. Be it storms, bandhs or heavy rains, the business has at all times labored. This was the primary time that we skilled one thing like this, and it was actually bizarre. I used to be not glad as I really like working and being on the set. Also, I feel it was not only for the leisure business as each sector suffered loads. I’m glad that issues are getting again to regular, and we are going to quickly additionally get the vaccine.

Given the sort of restrictions concerned, all of you probably did handle to drag off work brilliantly. But what was the most important problem if you had been returning to work?
Trust me, we’ve got such a fantastic workforce and everyone seems to be at all times caring for one another. The manufacturing and channel additionally assured that every part was effectively sanitised and all precautions had been adopted. I keep in mind there was a time once I was on 4 totally different units working with separate items– Kundali Bhagya, Naagin 5, Humko Tum Mil Gaye (music video) and a TVC. The publicity was too excessive however happily nothing occurred. It was all as a result of we had been cautious. I feel individuals someplace understood that it’s a harmful virus and one must be protected.
Kundali Bhagya was again on high of the ranking chart after the present resumed publish lockdown. What do you suppose has labored in its favour for therefore lengthy?
From the time Kundali Bhagya launched, it has been doing effectively. I feel given the present is so actual it really works effectively with the viewers. Also, the interpersonal relationship between each character may be very relatable. Karan Luthra is similar to me, and I really feel I hardly act on the present. I feel that is what has labored for us all these years.

Apart from Kundali Bhagya, you additionally did a cameo in Naagin 5 and starred in a few music movies. Was it a quest to attempt one thing totally different or had been these affords too thrilling?
Honestly, I’ve at all times needed to do issues on totally different mediums. When I acquired a suggestion from Naagin, I used to be thrilled because it was one thing completely totally different. It’s a supernatural drama, and the position was so thrilling. I even acquired to don a really totally different position. I instantly grabbed the supply, and I’m so glad that individuals beloved my work. I might like to do one thing like this within the close to future too. As for the music movies, I’ve at all times been a fan, and was actually glad engaged on it.
Social media additionally grew to become an necessary technique of connecting with followers in the course of the lockdown. Do you sit and resolve on the content material you publish, otherwise you simply float?
Honestly, I comply with my coronary heart. Through my social media accounts, I need my followers to know me, and one has to at all times be sincere with that.
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While everyone seems to be speaking about how unhappy the 12 months was, any glad second from 2020 that you simply’ll cherish?
There are so many moments– spending time with household, celebrating my canine’s birthday. Also, I not too long ago traveled to Maldives for my anniversary, and it was a tremendous expertise. It was due since March, and we actually loved ourselves.

What has been your largest studying from 2020?
I’ll say that don’t watch for good issues to occur. Go out and inform individuals that you simply love them. In instances like these, you realise how unpredictable life could be. It’s due to this fact essential to be together with your family members, and create  alternatives to precise your feelings to them.

It was your birthday not too long ago, what did you want for the approaching 12 months whereas blowing the candles?
I’m very demanding relating to these items, so I had an enormous record. As they are saying needs don’t come true in case you share, so I’m not telling you something (laughs). However, I thanked the universe, and everybody who beloved me a lot, and stored praying for my well being and wealth. I hope everybody stays protected and sound. I need to preserve everybody entertained, and hope I can do one thing actually nice within the OTT house or a movie subsequent 12 months.