| | | A still from Ek Chabi Hai Pados Mein |
Varun Badola is a busy man these days; not only for the fact that he is acting in Ek Chabi Hai Pados Mein. He's also co-writing the script for the show.
How did it happen? "Actually, when I went on the first day of the shoot of Ek Chabi Hai Pados Mein, there was some problem with the final script. So, I helped out with the script and made some changes in the story. Surprisingly, my director really liked the changes I suggested and insisted that I should co-write the script with our scriptwriter Arshad. Even the creative head of the channel felt so. Now, I am busy doing both acting and writing," he says.
Ek Chabi Hai Pados Mein, is a story about a colony and its residents. So, different tracks follow various different stories. Which are the stories Varun has penned so far? "The first story of the show is mine. It's about four good-for-nothing guys. They are always together doing worthless things and don't care about their careers. Then, one of their mothers asks her daughter to create friction between the boys. The girl comes into their life and they all go crazy over her. At the end, the divide-and-rule theory works and the four guys learn a lesson and decide to focus on their careers," he adds.
Was the interest in writing sudden? "No. Before I started my acting career, I was an assistant director and a scriptwriter with Tigmanshu Dhulia. Ek Chabi… just revived my interest and skills. Now, I am writing another story," says Varun.
So, any plans to take up direction in future? "If I get an opportunity, I would love to do it." What about directing films? "If I get to direct a movie, it would be too good. I am game for serials too," he says.
Is he happy with Ek Chabi's response? "I think it's too early to judge its performance. It's just a few episodes old. Moreover, cricket matches and the launch of big shows has also affected its viewership. Considering all the factors, its TRPs have been decent. But, I am very happy as an actor with the show," he adds.
Any other show he's planning to do as an actor? "I am too caught up with my dual duties here. So, nothing else for the moment," Varun says. |
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