Pratick Chaudharry on Censorship, ‘How bold is too bold varies and is subjective’
Pratick Chaudharry, who is known for his role of Arjuna in the show Paramavatar Shri Krishna, will soon be seen in the web series Becharey. The actor says that while he loves the content on the web these days, he feels that the language can get very abusive at times. “In Becharey, I am playing the main lead Vicky who is a struggling Bhojpuri actor. I have seen many Bhojpuri films so picking up lingo was easy. OTT is the next big thing now. All actors want to do OTT as well and I am no exception,” he says. Adding further “It is safe to say that there is some mind-blowing content on all OTT platforms. We can see some great performances. But I feel that there are a lot of abusive words in most of these shows. What’s worse is that most of these words are used at places where they are not even needed. So yes, I do feel that some kind of censorship should be there. Audiences are exposed to the Internet but still, we need to be careful. How bold is too bold also varies and is subjective.”
As of now, Pratick wants to focus on evolving his craft and talent. “I guess it’s every actor’s dream to do a big banner movie. I also want to be part of films but currently, I am focusing more on the web and television. I want to grow and evolve in my craft first, then step into films. That’s why I am also doing theatre from the past two years. I would suggest this to all the new actors as well… keep polishing, working on your craft and there is no better way to do this than joining theatre or practising monologues. An actor has to be a complete package. Diktha Hai toh bikta hai. I feel PR is very important for an actor’s career. Just being talented isn’t enough as talent has to be showcased nicely,” he says.
Coming from a Marwari family, Pratick had to condition himself to be an actor. But he is glad that he got to follow his dream. “I come from a Marwari family. I have been born and brought up in Mumbai itself. The city has its own vibes and energy and makes you self-sufficient. Marwaris are big-time foodies and I am proud to be a Marwari. So, after my graduation, I joined my dad’s business. But, last year, I felt like I am meant for something else, and I really wanted to do something else. So, destiny played a role and here I am. I always wanted to be an actor but didn’t know how to go about it. I started going for auditions and got the first break. My family has always supported me in following my dream of becoming an actor. All I can say is that where ever I am today is all because of my family. Life is all about loving your family as Karan Johar always says. Family’s consent is necessary for sure,” he says.