Sambhaji Sasane likes to play grey character

Tell us about your background. How did you get into acting?

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I started my journey by doing street theatre. I used to stage plays during Ganpati festivals in local pandals in the slum areas. That included writing the script, doing lights, arranging costumes, basically everything. Later on, I did Hindi theatre and was a part of plays such as Tartuffe, directed by Daniel Goldman, Muktidham, directed by Abhishek Mujumdar, and others. That’s how my journey started.

Do you have formal training in acting?

I got a scholarship from Drama School, Mumbai for its first batch in 2013-14. It was a one-year long diploma in theatre making.

What was your first project as an actor on screen?

Honestly, I have been a part of the crowd for few movies which thankfully were never released. My first serious project was a Marathi Film called Wagherya, followed by Hindi web film Love & Shukla on Netflix.

What’s your favourite genre?

Roles with grey shades have always fascinated me, like Bhiku Mhatre in Satya which was played by Manoj Bajpayee or Haider played by Shahid Kapoor.

Your recently released web series B.E. Rojgaar is making quite a buzz. Tell us about your role in it.

I play a Kolhapuri guy named Papdya, who wants to be an entrepreneur, a rebel who wants to prove to his father that he has what it takes to survive in this competitive world. Papdya represents ‘hope’ for today’s youngsters who want to make their mark in this competitive world.

What kind of web series do you like to watch?

I like thrillers. I enjoyed watching Paatal Lok and Peaky Blinders. I felt that the characters were very grounded and real, you start relating to them right away. It keeps you hooked till you see the last episode.

How is the Hindi industry different from the Marathi industry?

Hindi films have a wider audience compared to regional language films. Marathi films are restricted to Maharashtra, although dubbed films are being watched by audiences across the world. Also, I feel cinema is becoming a global phenomenon due to OTT and people are exposed to all kinds of cinemas.

If you are offered Bigg Boss, will you do it?

Although it’s a huge platform, if ever I am offered a reality show like Bigg Boss, I won’t do it. Also, it’s too early in my career to even give it a thought.