Actor Vikramjeet Virk does not mind playing negative characters

Sheetal

Actor Vikramjeet Virk, who was last seen in Sushant Singh Rajput-starrer Drive, was lucky enough to be shooting in Bathinda for his upcoming Punjabi movie Nishana when the lockdown was announced. He says, “It was the longest time I had spent with my family back in my village in Karnal after moving out for higher studies. In a small village like ours with open grounds to roam around with few people, there was peace and happiness. I was glad to have stayed back because I wouldn’t have been able to survive in Mumbai.”

A model in the initial days of his career, fitness comes first for Vikram. With shoots being postponed, he finds time for yoga, martial arts and gymnastics. His physique complements his giant size, making him a strong contender for negative roles. Thus, most of his roles in Bollywood or South Indian movies and TV shows fall in the grey zone. He says, “I have no problem playing a negative character if the role has something different to offer. I too can produce a film and play the lead actor in it but it’s a risky business. You cannot last long in the industry if you don’t have talent.”

His last work was with Sushant Singh Rajput in Drive and he has nothing but happy memories to share. He adds, “When the news about his suicide broke, it was hard to believe. He was a hardworking guy and had a truly inspiring aura. We were together for 50 days. including one week in Israel where we had so much fun. We filmed a song and hung out together. I will always cherish those moments.”

Having worked in both Punjabi and South Indian films, he is in awe of the scale at which South Indian shoots are done. “The people there are experienced and polished in the work they do. As far as the Punjabi industry is concerned, I am most comfortable here as I know the language and can express and emote better.” Few of his upcoming projects are on hold, one of which is a web series for Amazon Prime. He is looking forward to the seeing himself in Nikhil Advani’s Moghul. Not to forget, his Punjabi movie Nidaar and Telugu film 22 that are waiting for release.