Atul Verma makes theatre debut with Mahabharat

A popular face from Baal Veer, actor Atul Verma’s stage debut, Mahabharat, is a huge hit. Talking about the same, he says, “I feel blessed to be a part of this show because here I am working with the old Mahabharat cast. I was born when the old Mahabharat was shot and I was only 6 or 7 years old when I watched it. During my childhood days, I had never imagined or thought that one day I would perform with the same Duryodhan, Shakuni mama and guru Dronacharaya!”

The play has been directed by Puneet Issar. “Puneet sir as a director is amazing. The way he treats his actors and the way he made us understand the nuances of acting and our characters is incredible. It was pure bliss getting to train under him for this play,” says Atul.

Acting in a play is no easy feat, says the actor. “Acting on stage is different from acting in front of a camera as there are no re-takes. There are more chances of improvisation, where you need to handle any unexpected situation but it’s fun to perform in front of 5,000 people,” he adds.