KARAN PATEL - WORDS FAIL - Page 2

Originally posted by: -Payal-

Wonderfully said, thank you for this post. All the accolades in the world don't do this man justice.

I posted this is Rajji's Review - her ode to RKB/KP today, but I feel it belongs here as well:

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There was so much else going on on screen today - has been, for the past few days, in fact...and yet, the only thing that stands out, is Raman, battling a wide array of emotions. In these few days, with a handful of short scenes, RKB has left a lasting impact...so much so that for the past 48 hours, we have been living the emotions of a fictional character as though he were as real as you and I.

I have been deeply moved these past few days (weeks, really). RKB's raw emotion, the anxiety, pain, anguish, inner turmoil...it has all been tangible...he's transcended the screen, come alive...thanks to the help of the man who wears him like a second skin.

An actor, who conveys so much without so much as uttering a word. His eyes speak volumes, and there are a handful of actors that do this well (none so well as him, perhaps); but what sets him apart, I think, is his body language. He doesn't just emote through his eyes or the intonation of his voice when he's delivering a dialogue. He emotes with every muscle, every fiber of his being. Combine that with the eyes and the voice, and you're left with a unique, uncanny ability to make it look natural...real. I've not seen another actor pull this off. What baffles me though, is the ease with which he pulls it off.

Karan Patel. As I've always maintained, words fall short in light of KP's finesse. The sheer conviction and sincerity with which this man conveys Raman Kumar Bhalla...is commendable, and demands respect.

KP's idol SRK once told him to create his own niche in the industry. Today, I believe he's achieved that. While Robbie of Kasturi carried a consistent undertone of SRK, with the likes of Naru in City of Gold, and, our very own RKB, this man has come into his own. Over the years, he has honed his craft to perfection. His talent is boundless.

[Seriously, does this guy have a clue as to how incredibly masterful he is at his craft? If I had an Oscar, I'd give it to him.]

Love,

~P