'Let my work to do the talking,' says Hiten Tejwani
How did you land a role in the series, Ishqiyoun?
Payal Saxena (director-producer) called me from the US and told me that she wanted me to do something which I hadn’t done so far. When she narrated my character, I was game. Payal’s conviction was one of the main reasons why I joined this show.
What did you think when you heard the title?
It brought a smile to my face when I heard the title. It’s nice.
A lot of new-age content is being developed these days. Your comment.
Yes, I agree. I am happy that it’s been backed by so many big producers and actors. It’s actually a win-win situation for the audience, actors and of course the platforms.
What’s your viewpoint on web series?
I guess we are still in the experimenting stage. Plenty of platforms are coming up and good content will thrive at the end of the day.
What changes have you found in the industry over the years?
Change is inevitable. It’s the force that always pushes things forward. Real stories connect with people and of course, if the stories are shot at real locations, then people connect with it all the more. Basically, there are seven sins— pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth. It depends on the way you show it. The treatment keeps on changing according to the times.
You seem to be a reserved person. Why do you choose to be low profile?
Well, those who know me will tell you otherwise. I’m not reserved at all, but I don’t like to show off. I would prefer my work to do the talking. If you call it low profile, I am fine with it.
What kind of role excites you?
I think not to repeat the same roles or play different characters every time. Any role which has a solid reason or a back-story. It can be positive or negative.
Who is your acting inspiration and why?
My inspiration is everyone who has achieved or has made a mark on his/her own. Like Irrfan Khan, Manoj Bajpayee, Nawazuddin Siddique and Shah Rukh Khan.
