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TV's Own Devdas Mishal asked to report drunk

Shah Rukh Khan hissed like a serpent to play his evil double in Duplicate. Shabana Azmi put on tons of weight to play the madam in Mandi. Rajendra Kumar rearranged the furniture of his house and tried walking blindfolded to get under the skin of a blind man for Saathi. Sunil Dutt swam across the river each day to get a feel of his boatman character in Milan.

Many film actors have walked the extra mile when they want to imbue realism into their performance. And now television actors too are clamouring to get close to reality. In a bid to give a 'realistic' feel to a drunken scene in Laagi Tujhse Lagan, lead actor Mishal Raheja, who plays the don Dattabhau, was asked to have a few stiff drinks before reporting on the sets.

The background to the scene: the intense and introverted Dattabhau (Mishal) realises that his bride-to-be, Supriya, has eloped with her bodyguard. In a fit of rage, a drunken Dattabhau manhandles his house help, Nakusha, because he suspects her of abetting Supriya in the elopement. To add fuel to the fire, Nakusha inadvertently admits that she loves him and further invokes Dattabhau's rage.

This crucial scene required Mishal to be uncontrollably furious for a prolonged period of time; it was to be shot for three days. And Mishal was asked to be suitably high. However, Mishal developed cold feet at the last moment. He says, "I was against the idea of drinking for a scene. There are kids who watch the show and I thought it would send out a wrong message to them if they came to know that I had come drunk on the sets."

"Since I'm not a heavy drinker, it would have been difficult for me to replicate being drunk on screen. So I went to a city pub and downed a few pegs"

At the same time, Mishal was determined to enact the sequence with elan. So, the actor came up with a novel plan to prepare himself for his Devdas avatar. He reveals, "Acting is all about memory; an actor draws upon all the different kind of emotions he goes through in his real life. But since I'm not a heavy drinker, it would have been difficult for me to replicate being drunk on screen. So, I went to a city pub, Woodside Inn, with two of my friends and downed a few pegs. After that, I made mental notes of the way I babbled and swayed. The next day, I incorporated the gestures into my performance. I had not told my friends that I was doing it for my shoot because they would have added their inputs and confused me."

Couldn't he have done the same scene by observing others? Mishal has a ready answer. "When you observe others, you can only see the body language. But I wanted to 'feel' the emotion; and so decided to 'get drunk' myself."

This young professional avers, "If I can manage a scene without drinking, I would rather not drink; if the scene had not worked I would have probably had a few drinks to make it look authentic. Luckily, it worked for me without resorting to drinking. I got a lot of congratulatory messages from the channel. They liked the scene a lot." What's Mishal's poison? He flashes his famous, dimpled smile and says, "Vodka and diet coke."

One for the road, Mishal.

Source:

http://www.thefilmstreetjournal.com/2010/05/tv%E2%80%99s-own-devdas-mishal-asked-to-report-drunk/

Nakusha, of Laagi Tujhse Lagan today has very much become a household name. Mahhi Vij who plays the character of the Nakusha, who lives in the slums of Mumbai has no regret about her role. This sensational face was first noticed in DJ Aqeel's music video Tu Hai Wahi. She has also tried her hands in Malyalam movie opposite superstar Mamoothy. In a candid interview she talks about the challenges in the character she has to face and yet make her mark in the industry.

How did you land the role of Nakusha in Laagi Tujhse Lagan?

Well Nakusha was my destiny.I went for the auditions. I gave the audition and eventually I got to know that I am playing Nakusha.

Were you apprehensive of playing an unattractive girl?

No I think it is a very challenging role. At such an age I am playing such an unglamorous role. It gives me immense satisfaction as an actor. I had no inhibitions about the makeup that I had to put in order to look ugly as that was the demand of the role. It came across to me as a challenging role in fact.

Is it difficult to essay the role of Nakusha? How much time did it take to wear Nakusha's make-up?

It's not difficult; it's more of a challenging role. It does not take time to wear the make-up, but it takes time to remove the make-up. Well Nakusha is not different from me. I am like Nakusha. I love my family and I am a family person like her.

Did the success of serials like Bidaai, Saath Phere inspire you to take up this role?

No, Lagi Tujhse Laagan's storyline is completely different. Nakusha is a beautiful girl, who's made to look ugly due to the undue circumstances by her mother. So Nakusha is not like other dark-skinned girls instead she is truly beautiful who is made to look bad.

What's your idea of relaxation?

I love going to shopping like other girls and I love staying with my family. So they are my ultimate moment of relaxation.

Do you follow any proper diet or health routine?

No, I am a complete foodie. I love eating. If there's a need I cut down in my quantity of intake.

Being a Delhi girl, is it difficult to lead a life in Mumbai?

Well I always believe in destiny and I think I am blessed. The shift to Mumbai was a very conscious effort. My professional commitment brought me here. I shifted to Mumbai with my parents, and started modeling here. I did couple of music videos and south films. And staying with your family, life became easy but I always thank God that I am never out of work.

Is your next destination Bollywood?

Let's see. Well if anything good comes up, I will definitely take it up. But right now, I am very busy with Lagi Tujhse Lagan.

Off-screen how to describe Mahhi Vij?

I am conservative. Hate parties and love staying with family. Well Mahhi Vij is a quiet person and not a party animal.