You look very angry in the promos of Sarkar Raj. Why is that?

Okay, that means I have failed as an actor. It's meant to be an intense, calculating kind of look because Sarkar Raj is an intense film. It's not the sort of film where you start dancing around trees. It's an intense film about close-ups, strong characters and some difficult decisions.

Are you happy with your character?

I am happy that I got an opportunity to work with RGV, dad, Aishwarya and the entire team of Sarkar Raj. It was wonderful to meet the Nagre family again after Sarkar. It was fun shooting for the film because we were doing something we were proud of.

It's rumoured that Aishwarya started shooting for this film immediately after your wedding and she was nervous on the sets.

Not at all. I have done many films with Aishwarya and she was not nervous at all. After pack up, it's one big family. We chat and eat together. The moment camera was on, Ash became Anita Rajan and I became Shankar Nagre.

Did you have any professional differences with her or did she give you any tips?

Ash has always shared tips with me. As a colleague, she has been wonderful, very forthcoming and extremely helpful.

Text: Girish Rao

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