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The man, the role, the aura - what a journey it has been! 👏
As the show draws to a close in the next few weeks, the decline of Alexander's reign and his tragic end is imminent. So is that of his loved ones, Olympias, Hephaestion, and Roxanne, and we will mourn their demise.
No matter how much anger and frustration I have felt towards the makers, I will always be thankful for the chance to have discovered Rohit Purohit (and Sameksha) through this show, for the skillfully crafted scenes of Alexander's, the beautiful interactions with his near and dear ones, the intriguing Macedonian tracks, and the awe-inspiring battle scenes of Alexander as a peerless military commander and strategist.
For many months now the script and story have taken a turn that many of us could not have anticipated as we watched the brilliant scenes in the first act of the show revolving around Macedonia. Yet it is Rohit's Alexander who has compelled many of us to stay here and ride it out as we have had the pleasure of witnessing the superlative performances and efforts put in by the not-so-mere mortal Rohit to bring to life the unforgettable demi-god and best Alexander to date.
Through all the ups and downs, distortion of facts, and character assassinations, especially Alexander's, there has not been a single scene where I have felt that Rohit was playing Alexander, rather he was Alexander. This is all thanks to his brilliance in developing such a powerful, emotional connect with the audience. Through observing him I have learned what it means to persevere, to excel in spite of limitations, and to remain an eternal optimist.
For me, Rohit Purohit has always been and forever will be the face and persona of Alexander The Great.
As with all good things, my journey with the character and actor too will come to a bittersweet end on this show but it will be a milestone in my personal life.
My salute to my hero, the legendary Alexander The Great, and to Rohit Purohit for showing me how greatness can be achieved. 👏
Anupamaa
