Pranav Misshra says that the profession of acting has helped him express himself better!
Actor #PranavMisshra, who is currently seen in the show #BadeAccheLagteHain2, feels lucky to be an actor. He says that the profession has helped him express himself better as well. In a candid chat, the actor talks about his acting journey and the kind of roles he wants to take up.
How do you reflect on your acting journey so far?
– My acting career has been pretty interesting and I’ve kind of explored a lot in life and in myself, in my journey so far.
When did you feel confident in front of the camera?
– I think I have never felt shy in front of the camera or while performing because I’ve always been performing on stage since I was a young kid. I participated in school plays. So, I was never underconfident. I think I was born confident(laughs).
Which character have you most enjoyed playing?
– Well every character had a different mark on my own persona. Like I remember playing Prem Singh Rathod, and Prem had a journey from a college boy to a man who is married. And with Akki I get to live my own real life in a different format, a little altered though but yes Akki has been extremely special and the character is doing great so far in Bade Acche Lagte Hain 2. Akki gave me an opportunity to mellow down in life. Akki is the best and I’ve enjoyed it so far. Prem has its own perks but choosing one between them, it’s definitely Akki.
What has the experience of acting in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 been like?
– It’s been very interesting, very enriching, and learning. To just be on the same sets and perform where you just ran with scripts for an audition from one set to the other. So, it’s an amazing experience, an amazing feeling.
What has been your favourite moment from the show?
– I think, I remember the first day of the telecast when the whole cast and crew gathered to watch the episode on the big screen. I think I was just blown away at that particular moment. That moment of my life, of Bade Acche Lagte Hain has been my memorable moment and will always be.
Do you have a dream role you want to play in the future?
– Yes there are many but such roles attract me a lot, where they work hard, prepare and work together well. And you’ll see me playing them in future.
What is the plan going forward?
– Take each as it comes and give your best every day and when you go back home, you should sleep with contentment. And about the future, just remember that whatever you do every day, do it with full potential and work hard. Whatever has to happen, will happen. Your job is to work hard. You should sleep with the peace in your heart and head that you did your best and leave the rest.
Who would you love to work with?
– I have a long list. In fact, I have a wish that I want to work with actors and production across the globe, from different countries and from different industries. So, I’m looking forward to an amalgamation of different cultures, different industries, different platforms, altogether bringing their craft together in one project. That is what I intend to do. I’ll do it in the coming future.
What are your biggest passions away from work?
– I’m interested in spirituality. I have a great interest in knowing about life. I have great interest in traveling. And I love listening to music. I like to meditate, read, watch global cinema and learn about cultures. I think once you’re an actor you’re always working on your library. So that you never know what all things might help you. So, it has become an interesting part of my life that I am interested in all those things which are useful in my work. I think knowing about life and knowing about living life is one of the biggest passions I have, apart from work and living life on my own will and terms.
If you could master something new what would it be?
– I would like to have a degree in psychology. And I also like to know a lot about human nature in a practical formal training format. I’m looking forward to it. Will do it this year.
Why do you love being an actor?
– Of course. You get to live so many lives. You get to know yourself, your own life in such layers. It’s a wonderful profession to be. I’ve realized, acting gives me a form of expression, that I’ve been a shy and introverted kind of person. I know I’m not the first person to say that. But the people who knew me before becoming an actor, I was an extremely introvert and shy individual. But acting and performing arts have given me a medium to express myself and what I feel about the world which I get into, project and portray different characters of whoever I’m playing from whatever part of society.