Sonu Sood: Actors ought to do their homework and never simply say strains with dialect in historic dramas

Actor Sonu Sood, who’s returning to the world of historic dramas after Jodha Akbar, says he was excited to essay the position of poet Chand Bardai in Samrat Prithviraj as he has grown up on the tales of warrior king Prithviraj Chauhan.

Sood stated he approached the drama, fronted by Akshay Kumar and directed by Chanakya actor-director Chandraprakash Dwivedi, with a way of duty.

“When a script like Samrat Prithviraj came to me, it excited me instantly as I have heard a lot of stories of Chand Bardai from my mother (late Saroj Sood). I was excited to bring those stories to the screen but I also felt a sense of responsibility. We have left no stone unturned to do justice to this role,” the 48-year-old actor stated.

“When we used to listen to stories of Chand Bardai, we would feel very inspired. I never thought I would get the opportunity to play Chand Bardai in a film. I wish my mother was alive to see this as she would have been able to see whether I did it correctly or not,” the actor stated.

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Sood, who can also be identified for his efficiency in movies like Dabangg and Simmba, is hopeful the viewers shall be in for a deal with to observe the onscreen friendship between Samrat Prithviraj and Chand Bardai.

Bardai, the court docket poet of Prithviraj Chauhan, is understood for writing Prithviraj Raso, an epic poem that depicts the life and time of the well-known king.

“The way the film has shaped up, it will be very exciting for people to see the relationship, the friendship between Samrat Prithviraj and Chand Bardai, which is something that people have only heard or read but not seen. I hope when people see it, they can feel our relationship and friendship,” he added.

Having performed characters like Bhagat Singh within the 2001 biographical drama Shaheed-E-Azam and Prince Sujamal in Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan-starrer 2008 film Jodhaa Akbar, Sood stated it’s important to current issues in an genuine approach in historic dramas.

The actor stated he felt he was in protected fingers below Dwivedi’s route because the filmmaker has nice information about historical past.

“History has so many variations as there are totally different supplies written by totally different writers primarily based on their very own particular person analysis. So, it’s debatable which model is appropriate. It is the obligation and duty of an actor to painting issues accurately, which begins with diction and physique language.

“It is important for an actor to do their homework right and not just come on sets, wear the costumes and say the lines with the dialect. Today, the audience is very smart and very well-read. It is important to be responsible when you play historical characters.” The key problem in taking part in Chand Bardai for the Moga-born actor was to get the look proper.

The actor – who used prosthetics to be seen in a bald avatar – stated he would take three-four hours to prepare and it was robust to do motion or a horse-riding sequence whereas retaining the look.

Also starring Sanjay Dutt and Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar, who’s making her performing debut with Samrat Prithviraj, the Yash Raj Films undertaking is ready to launch theatrically on June 3.

Up subsequent for Sood is Kisaan, directed by E Niwas and Zee Studios action-thriller Fateh, helmed by Abhinandan Gupta.

“‘Kisaan’ is an important film about a farmer, the difficulties that he faces and how he overcomes them. ‘Fateh’ too talks about an important issue like digital scams. We have a research team working on it.” The actor will first start work on Fateh, which is able to go on flooring in August.

“I am doing films or picking up subjects that are about the problems faced by ‘aam janta’ and how a common man fights for the issues,” Sood, who catapulted to nationwide fame for extending a serving to hand to migrant staff throughout the COVID-19 lockdown, stated.

The actor stated he could also be profitable at this time however he believes the battle of survival by no means ends for anybody.

“People salute or celebrate success but the struggle of survival will always be there like it will be a bit difficult for outsiders and a bit easy for insiders but how long can you hold it (success). Everyone wants to hold on to their success but not (do) the hard work. Only those will survive who will work hard with honesty,” Sood stated.