Mumbai, May 3 (PTI) Actor Surya Sharma says his breakout role in the crime thriller series “Undekhi” has not only got him recognition but even opened doors to new work opportunities including John Abraham-starrer “Force 3”, in which he plays the antagonist.
The actor gained wide popularity for his portrayal of Rinku in “Undekhi”, headlined by Harsh Chhaya, who plays Papaji.
“After that (‘Undekhi’), many things have opened up for me, I’ve done many shows, I was part of a film titled, ‘Bhakshak’, it’s on Netflix and now, I’m doing ‘Force 3’. I play antagonist in it.
“This is my debut film, and ‘Force 3’ will be screened (in theatres) for the first time. I’m hopeful that more people will watch it and give me good work, this is what I can wish for,”
Sharma, who has reprised his role of Rinku in the fourth season of “Undekhi”, told PTI in an interview.
Written by Simaab Hashmi, “Force 3”, is directed by Bhav Dhulia, known for “Khakee: The Bihar Chapter”.
The “Force” franchise started in 2011, featuring Abraham in the lead role. Directed by Nishikant Kamat, it also starred Genelia D’Souza alongside the actor and was a remake of the 2003 Tamil film “Kaakha Kaakha”. The second instalment, led by Abraham, released in 2016 and featured Sonakshi Sinha.
“‘Undekhi’ definitely helped me in many ways, especially career-wise. We all can’t just go and say, ‘I’m an actor’, the validation comes from the audience, the love comes from the audience, then you feel it, when you go out,” Sharma, who has acted in projects like “Hostages”, and “Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein”, said.
Set in Manali, the series follows the cat-and-mouse chase between DSP Ghosh (Dibyendu Bhattacharya) and the Atwal family, with Chhaya playing a leading role of Papaji.
Following the release of “Undekhi” in 2020, Sharma said that the roles offered to him have predominantly been grey.
“People are still coming to me keeping in mind that I can play great characters nicely, and maybe not do a lover boy role. But I’m okay with it because it’s not in my hand to convince them that I’ll play a good lover or a soldier, I just want to do the best I can.” Sharma credits the success of “Undekhi” to its nuanced storytelling and the complex dynamics between its characters.
“…This show keeps you on the edge always, like what’s next, especially the cliffhangers of the episodes (are good),” he said.
“Undekhi: The Final Battle” also stars Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Varun Badola, Ankur Rathee, Shivjyoti Rajput and Gautam Rode.
It is produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Banijay Asia and directed by Ashish R Shukla. PTI KKP ATR ATR
