Sharad Malhotra on Vidrohi: When the character has huge potential, the actor's job becomes a responsibility

Star Plus is all set to come up with its next big show, Vidrohi. The story will see actor Sharad Malhotra take on the role of Baxi Jagabandhu. A first of its kind, he is truly monumental in our history, a freedom fighter whose story has not been told enough and not done justice to. While he has managed to keep the audiences absolutely entertained with his enticing roles, he will be seen taking on the role of a dedicated, selfless, and daring freedom fighter who is ready to go to any extent to protect his motherland and his people. 

Pleased about the role, Sharad shares why he was excited to play this epic character. He says, “It’s a monumental character. When the character has huge potential, automatically the job of the actor becomes a huge responsibility. An actor is always greedy for good content and a show like ‘Vidrohi’ doesn't happen every day. But what drew me towards the story was the selflessness of the character Baxi Jagabandhu and I wanted the nation to know about this legendary hero from the lands of Orissa.''

He added, ''It is very exciting to be in a period drama like Vidrohi. Such a show has its own challenges; one must work hard to ensure that you don’t just embrace the character you are playing, you also have to understand the smaller nuances of the period to deliver an authentic experience. I feel honored to be a part of this show. I am super excited to play this character onscreen since my role has a lot of variations. Above all, I'm glad to be back on the sets and shooting in this new normal. I hope viewers and fans continue to shower their love and appreciation as I embark on a new journey."

This upcoming show brings together a powerful ensemble cast that includes actors like Sulagna Panigrahi, Anang Desai, Chaitrali Gupte, Priya Tandon, Danny Sura among others.