As an actor, one cannot be stuck in a single medium or genre: Manraj S

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Manraj Singh has come a long way from
playing the very different role in
ALTBalaji's Romil and Jugal.
While most actors have been shifting base
to web after enjoying their success on TV,
Manraj has enjoyed playing relatable
characters on the web space before
getting into TV.
Says Manraj, "Romil and Jugal was in a
different space. It was more in a real zone
and we worked on it with a specific
subject in mind. This is the beauty of the
web space. I have always felt good
working with Balaji Telefilms. They gave
me Yeh Dil Sun Raha Hai initially. Since I
come from the theatre background, there
was a time when I refused to do TV. That
is when Balaji offered me Romil and Jugal.
Then Kehne Ko Humsafar Hai happened
wherein I played Arya, Bani's boy friend
turned husband. Now I am with them on
Qayamat Ki Raat.
As an actor, Manraj believes in trying out
various subjects and genres. "As an actor,
you cannot be stuck in one medium and
genre. This is what I wanted to prove with
the shows I have done. Qayamat Ki Raat is
a totally different genre for me. It was
tiring shooting sequences outdoor and in
trying conditions. But all is fun. The entire
cast gelled well as a family.
Ask him whether Aman, his character in
the Star Plus thriller will return, and he
says, "I do not know as of now. Just as the
viewers are kept thinking, nothing has
been told to the actors too. Let's see how
the story goes; as of now, Karuna is
possessed and huge drama is being
shown around it.
Talking about Kehne Ko Humsafar Hai,
Manraj avers, "It was fun shooting with
seniors like Ronit Roy, Mona Singh,
Gurdeep Kunj. Work will soon start on
Season 2 of the popular web-series. I am
waiting to know how the character of
Arya and Bani will be put to focus in the
new season.
Manraj who was part of the gay love story,
Romil and Jugal on ALTBalaji states, "It
was fun shooting for the series. The series
has been appreciated a lot. But it did not
strike a chord with all age groups is what
I feel. Guess India does not want to lap up
such concepts yet. Having said this,
whoever has watched the series have only
good things to say about the content and
presentation.
Ask him whether ALTBalaji plans a Season
2 for the series, and he quips, "Well, I have
been asked the same on social media by
fans. I don't know whether it is in process
or not. It will really be good if it comes; we
as actors have grown and will love to
experiment with the complex relationship
yet again.

http://www.iwmbuzz.com/television/celebrities/actor-one-cannot-stuck-one-medium-genre-manraj-singh/2018/08/04.