Himika Bose says ''Web space allows you to make new mistakes, gives you a sense of freedom''

Himika Bose, who plays the role of Laxmi in MTV Nishedh Alone Together got talking to us about the internet space, the show, and more.

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A completely shot-at home series, MTV Nishedh Alone Together captures the journey of a young couple, Vicky and Megha, based in Mumbai, who brave it through the professional challenges amidst the lockdown, coupled with concerns around Vicky’s TB treatment in the midst of COVID-19. Himika Bose, who is also a part of the show, plays Laxmi the tech wizard, dealing with her own health challenges in the new season. Her persistent cough puts her in the dilemma of having COVID-19 and then perhaps even TB? But with regular lockdown check-in calls with Megha, and support from Vicky, Laxmi gathers the courage to face her fears and choose the right path.

We got in touch with Himika about the space, shooting for the show, and more. Read excerpts from the interview here.

The format of the show is different, rather interesting, how do you see that working out for you?

We all short this from the comforts of our home and I personally, as an actor, like going on sets and acting there, but with this year, we had to shoot from home. I am not sure if it sets the show apart because a lot of other shows have been shot in the same way, but I like shooting on sets because it helps me with my character. When I am home, I am me, I am Himika, and it is hard for me to be Laxmi in her house, and getting into the zone of the character takes me a lot of time.

You've been on the webspace for a long time now, and OTT is the big thing, what does the platform mean for you, if we may ask?

I think OTT as a platform is a gift to a lot of us who want to do meaningful content but at the same time, when you had TV and films, you didn't have a lot of options and there were set ideas for what went on both the platforms. It is not easy to get a lead in a film just like that and for actors like us who don't want to settle down, and do TV, it is just not for me. I like to say a different story and I have a different idea about acting and for someone who likes to see how far they can go with their character, OTT is the best platform to make mistakes and make new mistakes, you have the freedom to do whatever you want, however, you want. 

Is there a certain kind of role you are really looking forward to, an existing show's character maybe, you'd like to be a part of?

So there is a show called Queen's Gambit on Netflix, I watched that show and I just wanted to be that character. It is strong, it has details, the intricacies in every character in the show, it is a dream and I would have loved to play that part.

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