House Of Spoof #10 *Strictly I/O* - Page 82

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SSR fans, his family and all other fans of BW were so shocked by his demise at such a young age that we felt Rhea didn’t enough like reaching out to his family, let them know about his fragile mind, his mood swings, etc during the lockdown.. and all started blaming / abusing her and her family.. media trials..

I’ll reiterate that I blame her for not doing enough to save him 😭 Perhaps if she was more open, maybe his family could have saved him..

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SSR as Manav 😭💔 What a brilliant actor he was.. 👏

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Originally posted by: radix

Since vaccines on the way.

Radz,

Please take all precautions and care, heard that new strain of COVID has been detected in UK and is spreading to other countries also.

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Rajeev Khandelwal: I Built My Career Without PR Machinery

When he exited Kahiin To Hoga at its peak in 2005, it was telling of how Rajeev Khandelwal had little regard for formulaic shows. In the years since, the actor has headlined unusual subjects like Aamir (2008), Shaitan (2011), Table No 21 (2013), constantly choosing to swim against the tide. "I have never followed the norms; in fact, I have done the opposite of what I was advised. People stopped me from making my debut with Aamir, but I threw all ideas [of a conventional launchpad] out the window. I have never fallen prey to the star system. I have built my 16-year career without a PR machinery. I have no regrets so far," says Khandelwal.

His pursuit of inspiring subjects has led him to headline the latest ZEE5 show, Naxalbari. Directed by Partho Mitra, the series offers the different perspectives of those involved in the Naxal movement. The actor doesn't mince his words as he says that the script has been significantly "toned down" from what was initially offered to him. "When I signed the series last year, the material was different. Now, it has been toned down. I had worked hard on my look and attitude based on the character from the original script. However, when the script changed, I decided to retain the moustache for the role." Khandelwal plays a Special Task Force (STF) officer in the series. "[The show traces how] he gets entangled in the Naxal web. Since few projects have been made on this topic, it appealed to me. The show gives a deeper insight into the war between Naxalites and the government, each side fighting for its own reasons."

Naxalbari was shot in Goa in July amid the pandemic. "We were among the first ones to shoot outdoors. Even as there was a sense of fear, it was no less than an adventure. It was thrilling to shoot action scenes in the jungles."

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Sharing his experience of working during a global health crisis, he said, "Due to Covid, we had to compromise on a lot of things as shooting on a bigger scale was not possible. When you are filming outdoors, people usually get together after pack-up and they become friends. During our shoot, no one befriended anyone. The unit did not even get together for mealtime. It was a very different environment, but we dealt with it."

Since coronavirus has brought people's attention towards healthy living and hygiene, Rajeev shared his fitness mantra. "Consume healthy foods. Don't just eat for the sake of stomach. I personally do a lot of outdoor activities like running and cycling, if not much of gymming. Yoga interests me. It brings a lot of flexibility in your body. In longer term, yoga is a healthier way of living your life. It not just focusses on muscles but does a lot of good internally and externally."

During the conversation, Rajeev also touched upon the recent developments that have rocked the entertainment industry like the alleged drugs racket and nepotism debate.

"It is all a result of certain debates on social media by some ill-informed people who have got no business with the film industry. They are just sitting on the fence and passing judgments. I think they are all losers. If you want to weed out drugs menace, go in every direction. People who are talking about nepotism are themselves product of it. If such people were not supported by their families in the first place, they would not have been in the position they are in," asserted Khandelwal.

He went down the memory lane and said, "When I came to Mumbai, I was very scared of giving auditions after looking at the long queues of 500-700 people. I felt that they are fooling everyone and I should be knowing somebody like a director or someone at a production house to get work. I used to think that auditions were fake. At one point in time, I confronted myself with the question 'you are scared of it and that is why you have convinced yourself that it is all fake?' Then I started giving auditions with a different perspective. I used to visit every screen test with the thought 'Am I looking good in front of the camera?' And even now when someone asks me, 'Rajeev, should we test you?’, I am always welcoming towards the idea."

"Auditions help you and not the makers. So don't be scared of them," he signed off.

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OTTs have given a level playing field to all: Rajeev Khandelwal

By Lipika Varma

Rajeev Khandelwal, who is gearing up for the release of his web series, Naxalbari, talks about why OTTs are not the ‘new’ normal; opens up about shooting in the middle of a pandemic; reveals why he refused the second season of Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala, and talks about parenthood plans!

How was it shooting Naxalbaari during the pandemic?

It was not easy at all. The pandemic was at its peak and so was the monsoon, and it was an outdoor shoot! We were shooting in the middle of a jungle and there was no access to any luxury that the actors are usually used to. There was customised food prepared keeping the hygiene standards in mind. But it was great just to be able to work.

So, your web series Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala is getting a season 2. How excited are you?

How was it shooting Naxalbaari during the pandemic?

It was not easy at all. The pandemic was at its peak and so was the monsoon, and it was an outdoor shoot! We were shooting in the middle of a jungle and there was no access to any luxury that the actors are usually used to. There was customised food prepared keeping the hygiene standards in mind. But it was great just to be able to work.

So, your web series Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala is getting a season 2. How excited are you?

I am not doing the second season, if it is happening at all. I had told this to the makers four months back.

But it was such a hit show…

Yes, I am aware of it. I am not sure whether the second season is happening, but I am sure of the fact that I will not be part of it, even if it does. I refused to do it, as they wanted me to do Season-2 without even reading the script. They were like…. “Just say ‘yes’ to it, and we will write it”. But how can I say yes without reading it? We had not even discussed the possibility of a second season when I signed up for the first.

Web series is the new normal. How have you warmed up to the idea?

It is hardly ‘new’ anymore! It has been normal for a while now. When I was doing the first season of Haq se in 2017, people used to ask me “Rajeev, how do you see the future of the web and digital content?” and I would then say, “Future nahi hai bhaiya yeh present ho gaya hai!!” Today, we are alwatching movies also on digital platforms. I would say, there is a medium called television that you can watch, and there is a medium called digital where you watch a series, short film, film, or a documentary, all these are now part of digital content. Today, it is a level playing field for all.

What next?

I have just finished shooting for a project. The producers did not want to decide the platform before the shooting. They wanted to finish it with their own conviction. It is the first time you will see me attempting a comedy. It is actually mind blowing, I am being honest. I know modesty is not my thing! I am better off in comedy than the intense characters I am known for. I always knew that I have a good comic timing but hadn’t got the opportunity to exploit it. When I read this script, it felt as if it was tailor-made for me!

But how was the lockdown otherwise?

I have been shooting from March till July. I was in Goa. I have a house there. This time we got to spend five whole months there my wife, Manjiri, our dog, we all were together and it was pure bliss!

During the lockdown many couples decided to become parents. What about you guys?

Not yet ready for fatherhood/ parenthood… I would say. But you never know! It is not my call to take, but that to be taken along with Manj (wife Manjiri). Whenever that happens, we will surely let you know! Till now we have not had enough of each other, we are enjoying life and trying to make the most of the time we get to spend together.

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