Completely transformed myself for 'Ghulaam': Vikkas Manaktala
Actor Vikkas Manaktala, who will next be seen playing Veer -- an antagonist -- in the upcoming TV show "Ghulaam", says he has completely transformed himself for the role.
Published: Saturday,Jan 14, 2017 11:34 AM GMT-07:00
Actor Vikkas Manaktala, who will next be seen playing Veer -- an antagonist -- in the upcoming TV show "Ghulaam", says he has completely transformed himself for the role.
"I have completely transformed myself for this role. I have grown my hair and beard. I have also gained seven kg muscle mass. I have trained with the coaches of Olympic wrestlers as I do wrestling in the show. I have also learned horse riding and polished my Haryanvi dialect," Vikkas told sources.
Vikkas found fame through his role of Amardeep Huda in the 2006 TV show "Left Right Left". After that, he was seen in "Main Naa Bhoolungi".
"Left Right Left did really good to me and my character Amardeep Huda was widely appreciated. I learned a lot as an actor through that role. I signed that show because I thought I was good looking. But then, while doing that show, I realized that acting is my passion," Vikkas said.
"After that show, I was doing one-two films, which took two to two-and-half years. Unfortunately, those projects couldn't see the light of the day. Later, I realized that it is important for me to act. So, I took up 'Main Naa Bhoolungi'. And now, I am happy being a part of 'Ghulaam'," he added.
This will be the first time that Vikkas will be seen portraying a negative character.
"It's not about playing a protagonist or an antagonist. For me, playing a character is more important. I like getting involved in all my characters. I joined showbiz for that only. That's why I don't do reality shows," he said.
"Ghulaam", which will be aired on Life OK from January 16, will showcase the darker side of Berahampur, where tyranny is the only mercy.
The show will also feature Param Singh.
Comments (33)
Commenting here for Param Singh, I hope i get to use my third comment power here
7 years ago
Least interested in anyone in the show except Param Singh for his outstanding performances and superior work. All the best Param Singh.
7 years ago
Good Luck Param Singh. GhulaamForParam
7 years ago
Looking forward for Ghulam and Param Singh and Niti Taylor's chemistry.
7 years ago
Ghulaam is Param Singh's show. ~Rangeela ~KhasGhulaam
7 years ago
Waiting for veer and rangeela tashan Param singh waiting for this show yaar #1 day to go
7 years ago
Excited to watch Param Singh (: Param Singh Rocks
7 years ago
One more day to Param Singh's grand entry.
7 years ago
Commenting for Param Singh Param Singh Rocks
7 years ago
Param singh and vikas manaktala all the very best for ghulaam
7 years ago