That is quite a performance in Daldal. Are you satisfied with what you have achieved in this series?
That is very kind of you to say. I don’t suppose one can ever be completely satisfied with the work they’ve done. But I am glad I put in the preparation that I did, because it held me in good stead while shooting.
Playing a drug addict and a serial killer by proxy, were you frightened to get into the head of this messed-up character?
No, not at all. In fact, I saw it as an opportunity to understand the mind space of an addict. While I invest a lot of time and effort into the characters I play, I make it a point not to judge them. Also, I had the able guidance of director Amrit Raj Gupta and show creator Suresh Triveni sir to rely on, so I felt very safe.
What was your preparation for the part?
I did a lot of research on addiction. I read books, watched documentaries, visited various rehab centres, and developed a rapport with Brian, an addict who last abused substances thirty years ago. He runs a rehab centre outside Mumbai. I learned so much from him that I could apply to my character, Sajid. Brian was also on set for the portions where the character uses drugs, or where his behaviour is affected by them or by withdrawal.
Most of your scenes are with Samara Tijori. Did you work on forging an equation with her off camera?
While Samara and I read together a couple of times, we didn’t consciously work on building a rapport. It was there from the get-go. She is a fantastic actor and a lovely person, so it was a lot of fun working with her. I am terribly excited about the response her work in Daldal has received — and for everything she does in the future.
Aditya, you are talented. Why do we see so little of you on screen? Do you consult your parents before signing anything?
I really appreciate you saying that. This year, you will see a lot more of my work, so I’m pretty excited about that. That being said, I make it a point to choose (or audition for) parts that I know will sustain my excitement for the three to four months that I’ll be working on them. Daldal was exactly that.
Is it an advantage to have actor parents Paresh Rawal and Swaroop Sampat?
I always seek general advice or guidance from them — but never for specific projects. I try to follow my instincts on that front. There are massive advantages to being the son of parents who are working in the industry. Chief among them is that their guidance and advice are backed by years of experience and hard lessons.
What next?
A few things, actually. One is a film with Suresh Triveni sir himself, which I am terribly excited about.
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