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Raging Ranvir
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Tired of the mainstream narrative, and keen on experimenting with new roles and situations, Ranvir Shorey has made his mark
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Photo: D. Gopalakrishnan
MARQUEE MAN Ranvir Shorey shines on stage and in films
“Ho ya na ho, sawaal bas yahi hai” yells Ranvir Shorey, in the course of the rehearsals for the play “Blue Mug” directed by Atul Kumar and featuring actors such as Rajat Kapoor, Vinay Pathak and others. The play was staged at Kyra Theatre and Ranga Shankara last week.
“These are my favourite lines from all my movies. It helps me relax. DK, the character I essayed in “Mithya” is very close to my heart,” says the veejay turned actor.
Gamut of roles
Like his good friend Vinay Pathak, Ranvir is a maverick of sorts, and is known for a gamut of roles, each removed from the other. From his portrayal of a common man caught up in the murky world of the underworld in “Mithya” to a goofy sidekick in “Bheja Fry” and the aggressive younger brother in “Khosla Ka Ghosla”, he has managed to provide a major leg up to off-beat cinema.
“When I was growing up and making a mark in the industry, I was tired of the mainstream narrative and was keen on experimenting with new roles and situations. I am happy that over the past few years, off-beat stories are being recognised in Bollywood. It has been a very positive development. More young directors with fresh narratives and new styles are emerging in the industry.”
He adds, “I feel that over the years, it has become easier for outsiders to make a mark in the industry.”
Talking about his role in the “Blue Mug”, he says, “I play myself, narrating some of my life experiences. You tend to think that playing yourselves would be a walk in the park, but it is a fairly difficult task. You have to be extra careful and must strive to ensure that you do not make any major bloopers.”
Ranvir feels, “A live act is a very different medium as compared to cinema. You face a live audience and do not get the privilege of another take.”
He confides, “I have done a lot of theatre. Yet, I am a nervous wreck before the start of any play. I get my leg pulled by Vinay and Rajat endlessly on this account.”
On his relationship with Vinay, Ranvir says, “We have been friends for more than 10 years now and share a very special bond. It is always fun working with Vinay and the rest of the gang, as we gel together well as a team. We give each other a lot of space and it works wonders, both on and off screen.”
Before taking up any project, Ranvir feels that one must be comfortable with the director and the script.
“This is absolutely vital. You will not be able to perform up to your potential, if you do not like the script and are not confident about the character.”
On youngsters joining the Bollywood bandwagon, Ranvir has a word of caution, “Many feel that showbiz is all about glamour. It is not true. You must be talented and work hard and must be aware of the dark underbelly that the industry possesses. It is competitive and tough to survive in the industry. You must be prepared for a long haul and for failures, before making it big.”
NIKHIL VARMA
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