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From Masaba Masaba, Kalki to The Ba***ds of Bollywood, Armaan Khera has quite an impressive body of work and in a candid conversation with us, we get into all of his characters that have shaped his journey so far!
With a striking screen presence and a growing list of diverse roles, Armaan Khera is emerging as a talent to watch out for in the entertainment industry. From his work in high-octane films like Taish, Baby John, and Kalki, to his appearances in popular web series likeMasaba Masaba and the international thriller franchise,Citadel, he has consistently showcased his versatility as an actor. But it’s his most recent role in Netflix’s The Ba***ds of Bollywood, where he plays someone as complex as Sameer, that marks a significant new chapter in his journey. Directed by Aryan Khan, the show has received immense acclaim and in our conversation, Armaan Khera takes us behind the scenes of how he landed the role, the energy on set, and what it was really like working with Aryan Khan in his directorial debut. He also opens up about the creative process, the challenges of portraying complex characters, and his various other working experiences in the industry. But most importantly, he talks about why The Ba***ds of Bollywood feels like a turning point in his career!
Here’s how the conversation went!
How did you land the role for Sameer in the Ba***ds of Bollywood? What was the process like?
I landed the role of Sameer thanks to Karan Mally & Nandini Shrikent's casting team. I hadn't spoken to Karan in a while so I called him randomly during the shoot of Citadel: Honey Bunny and asked if there was anything happening. He said there's a part in Aryan's directorial debut and I had no hesitation in proceeding with the audition. And the rest is history as we know!
What was that one thing about the script that drew you to doing this?
Aryan Khan. I always knew he's meant to do great things and I wouldn't ever refuse to work with him. Working with him was a breeze. He knows what he wants and he practices with us until we get it right. Aryan is a kind soul; he's highly professional and driven by the pursuit of perfection which would attract any artist to work alongside him
How did you prepare for this character? Was there any kind of reference given to you?
Aryan became the reference! He's the best at giving briefs to his actors in terms of what he needs from them in the scene. He would act like Sameer should act and that became quite an entertaining aspect of being on set with him. He probably won't admit it but he's a GREAT actor.
How was it working alongside Bobby Deol, Sahher Bambba, Lakshya and the rest of the cast? Can you share a behind the scenes anecdote with us?
It was such a pleasure working with everyone from the cast and crew of this show. The energy on set was always warm and welcoming. Bobby sir ensured that we were all a family during the shoot, Sahher's enthusiasm picked us up when we were tired and Lakshya's demeanor made us feel confident in where the show was headed. The cast that I had scenes with like Nazneen Madan (who plays my mom), Divik Sharma (who plays my soon to be brother-in-law) and Denzel Smith (who plays my father) are such terrific artists who elevated each scene we were a part of!
You play a romantic interest in Masaba Masaba and it was different from the work you had done before; what was that experience like?
Shooting Masaba Masaba S2 was one of the most fun experiences I've ever had. I hadn't worked much before that project so I felt like a child at a playground while we were on set. And shooting a romantic series in Kashmir? Nothing beats that! Also having our director, Sonam Nair guide me through the project was such a blessing because, like Aryan, she was certain of what she wanted and brought it out of us.
What was your biggest takeaway from collaborating with Masaba Gupta and Neena Gupta?
The experience of being humbled by working in the presence of such legends! I've always wanted to work with Neena Gupta after watching 'Ghalib', which first aired on DD1, before my mother and father had me.
In Citadel: Honey Bunny, did you see your character Nakul primarily as an antagonist, a supporting character or somewhere in between?
Somewhere in between because his most significant characteristic was loyalty, even though he was against our protagonists.
Given Baby John was an action/thriller, what was the prep like for your character in a feature film like this?
Well, I didn't have much prep to do in terms of action sequences. There's a scene where I'm burnt to a crisp while the police analyse the crime scene. I had to stay as still as possible. After the take, all I heard was the director shouting in the megaphone "Armaan I love you" and Jackie Sir saying, '"I haven't seen someone play dead like that in a while." (laughs) So, I guess I was ready to play the character!
You've worked with Varun Dhawan in Citadel: Honey Bunny and Baby John. How were both of those experiences different from each other in terms of creative collaboration and camaraderie?
Varun is one of the kindest and most humble people you'll ever meet in this industry. I don't know how he maintains such an aura even after being such a superstar. I'm lucky, not only to have worked with him, but to have experienced the kind of person he is.
How do you balance your acting and singing career? Do they often influence each other too?
They naturally find a balance within my schedule. Especially since neither of them feel like work. And yes they most definitely influence each other! My love for music makes me a better actor and what I experience in my life as an actor usually makes its way into my lyrics.
Looking ahead, what are your aspirations in terms of films or genres you want to try next? Is there something we can look forward to?
Yes! Look forward to me doing EVERYTHING! I'll always be there to surprise you!
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