Actor Shriyam Bhagnani expresses, ‘Every actor wants a decent debut and wishes to be applauded for it’!

‘#CityOfDreams’ actor #ShriyamBhagnani poured his heart out. Read on. Your character in City of Dreams really has a fan following and now you’re even nominated for #OTTAwards2021. How are you processing this?

Every actor wants a decent debut and wishes to be applauded for it. The fact that I received it, is honestly very astounding for me because I never actually believed it was a realistic possibility so early on in my career. I feel extremely blessed and grateful to have gotten recognition for quality work. And being nominated with so many other talented actors definitely makes me feel good.

Director or the Script- what do you look at first before signing on a project?

I feel every single person of the crew is important for a good output. Having said that, it’s not possible to know for sure how the script, director, producer, co-actor, set designer, etc is going to be taken by the viewers. The script is definitely the first information one looks at, but the passion and drive of the makers is what draws me most to finally signing a project.

What are you currently shooting for or working on?

Currently I’m reading scripts everyday and in talks for a couple of projects. I am also going through a body transformation to help create a new look for myself.

Are you in touch with your COD costars and Team?

Oh yes, all of us are pretty connected, thanks to social media. The sweetness of the success of the show has led us to be closer than before.

We’ve seen a few videos of you on Instagram singing. Do we see Shriyam doing playbacks in the near future?

Haha, you saw that! I love music and everything to do with music! It really comes to me from my father. My father and I recently started a music label called Black Key Tunes, where we’re focused on Haryanvi and Bhojpuri music for the time being. As for playbacks, I’m a genuine believer of never say never!

What effect did the lockdown have on you, professionally and emotionally?

Well, a lot of projects got shelved post lockdown because of its effect on us financially, as an industry. That definitely stirred a lot of emotions in me and other professionals around me. But we have been learning to adapt to different environments and the greatest examples are the new releases that were shot post lockdown with utmost precautions. Every cloud has a silver lining and for me, the audience accepting Tanya, so much that it lands me a nomination for Filmfare OTT, was that.

What’s your dream role and who’s your favourite director/actor with whom you want to work?

My dream role is something that I haven’t played before. But I would love to be a part of any fantasy world that Disney creates like Aladdin and Cruella amongst others.