Prime Time Act

The show has been on air for sometime now,and Wadhwa is receiving quite some accolades. In spite of doing meaty roles in prime time serials like Mitwa,Shaurya aur Suhani and Kohinoor,it was playing Chanakya that has been the turning point in his career. Not only did Wadhwa go bald for the part,he got under the skin of the character,the man who was brilliant at political theory,an ace strategist and economist,who never let any emotion cross his face.

“The act had to be convincing,restrained and calm as any gimmick could be a giveaway. That is also one of the reasons why I went bald. I didn’t want the headache of a wig or extra make-up,” says Wadhwa. It is here that his years of theatre came in handy. He explains,“Playing Chanakya has added a new dimension,a new character to my own personality,and I am happy that I am known as Chanakya,and that I could do justice to the role,” says the actor.

Acting,says Wadhwa,is the only thing he can do. Take it away from him and he says there is nothing else he knows. “I am passionate about acting,and the medium really doesn’t matter. Good work will get recognition anywhere,” says Wadhwa,who is also being seen in Ram Gopal Varma’s latest production,Shabri. The film,which has been directed by Lalit Marathe,released this week and Wadhwa is already getting good reviews for his performance. “I did this film much before Chandragupta Maurya. It is a completely different role,” says Wadhwa,who is totally focused on playing Chanakya for now.