I’ve given all I could to ace the character of freedom fighter Shyam Krishna Varma in 'Swaraj': Gaurav S Bajaj

Gaurav will be seen in DD National show ‘Swaraj’. The actor talks about doing one of the significant characters in the show.

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DD National started airing ‘Swaraj’ a year ago and roped in popular faces from the entertainment industry. The show speaks volumes about the courage of around 550 men who fought tirelessly for the freedom of the nation.

The show features actors like Jason Shah, Hrishitaa Bhatt, Akshay Sethi, Lavina Tandon, Amit Dolawat, among others. Now, the show will witness yet another important new entry. According to our sources, Gaurav S Bajaj has been roped in to play an important role in the project. Gaurav is known for his stint in TV shows like Piya Rangrez, Choti Sardarni, Balika Vadhu 2, among others. He was last seen in Dangal TV show ‘Janam Janam Ka Saath’.

India Forums got in touch with Gaurav and asked him about the character in the show and what made him sign the project. He said, “I play the character of a freedom fighter- Shyam Krishna Varma. The most important factor of the character is that he laid the foundation of the freedom fight against British rule. He was the pioneer of the freedom movement. Swaraj started off in the year 1400. But from 1857 to 1907, it was Shyam Krishna Verma who took the lead. It was him who gathered the people and evoked patriotism in them and motivated them to be a freedom fighter. He was the one who made the ‘India House’ in London wherein he gave proper education and training to the people.”

He added, “As an actor, I always like to challenge myself and get out of my comfort zone. With ‘Swaraj’, I have taken a huge leap ahead of my comfort zone (chukkles). I was offered the show earlier for other characters but this time I couldn’t deny because of the magnitude of the character that was offered.  The craziest part is that the look of the character is similar to that of Narendra Modi. Modiji is also involved in the project actively. Honestly, I love to contribute to the country in any way possible. I don’t make noise about it but I hope my work will speak for it. I’ve not only given my heart and soul but have given all I could give to deliver this character. I’m hoping to get the feedback from the show and I’m curious for the episodes to hit the television.”

Here’s wishing Gaurav all the best for the show.

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