A Professional Business Degree holder who was born in Delhi but bought up in New Zealand. He has completed his Degree in Business in Information Management and then pursued Chartered Accountancy. Then what is he doing in the Filmy Town – Bollywood?
“It was while in New Zealand that I developed keen interest watching Hindi films though the cinema hall was more than an hour’s drive from our house. Being a crazy fan of SRK and Akshay Kumar, I must have watched practically very hindi films creened there,” justifies Mohit Madaan.
While working, he attended New York Film Academy for film making and acting courses. But he believes that getting degrees and paper certificates are just a theory for your foundation in the profession. Whatever you learn practically in the field on the job create more weightage for you as an individual.
Having no filmy connection at all, he is in Mumbai since 3-4 years yearning to make it big in Bollywood though he had offers for roles in Hollywood films, what made him opt for Bollywood, “Phir bhi dil hai Hindustani,” he quipped.
“When my parents moved back in India, I decided to try it out in our film industry Bollywood itself as I am deeply rooted in the Indian culture. Initially to begin my acting career in hindi film and then where ever life takes me to,” said Mohit whose first film was a family-romantic drama ‘Love Exchange’ where he played a middle class Marathi ‘mulga’.
We catches up with Mohit Madaan.
What character are you performing in the movie Aksar2?
I am performing a role named Bachan Singh, who is a good character but eventually gets trapped in the mind games and appears to change shades somewhere or the other due to changes in the circumstances all because of the universal evil within an individual – attraction for big money.
Are you having plans for television?
Yeah, I am keen to do television but every time something came up, and it would clash with film shooting. Television requires you to be committed for a longer time on a daily basis, hence could not take up anything in that front, being an ethical person I aim to do anything seriously when committed.
How did you get the offer for Aksar 2?
There were films coming in my way but I didn’t want to rush into anything for which I was not confident. I got the opportunity for Aksar2, when I was called for a casual meet with Narendra Bajaj, where Anant Narayan Mhadevan was also present. We had a conversation for a while and the following day they called me and had 3-4 auditions. Finally they offered me the character of Bachan Singh in the suspense thriller –Aksar 2.
Tell us something about Aksar 2?
Aksar 2 is a suspense thriller about intense mind games plotted among three crucial characters of the movie, the only reason of the evil is money. It is a very intriguing movie which will keep the audience guessing till the ends with twists and turns all throughout. . The pivotal characters are unknowingly and unwillingly get trapped as they individually see an opportunity to get easy money which eventually comes with consequences.
What does your character say about? Is it a straight or grey character?
I am having a grey character in the movie, and at some point of time everyone becomes selfish, which is actually true.
The trailer has astonishing spot. Where has it been shot?
A major part of the movie was shot in Mauritius and a bit of it in Mumbai. Mauritius itself is breath taking beautiful place, it was like work with holiday.
You got hurt during an action scene, Isin’t it?
No, it wasn’t an action scene that I was doing. A particular scene where Zarine Khan had a tray in her hand and was supposed to fling it, but because of mis-timing, it unfortunately fallen on my head. That night I had to sit with ice-packs though it was a distressing night that followed. But other than this, we had smooth sailing all throughout.
What are your next projects?
After Aksar 2 my next upcoming film is ‘Ishq Tera’ which is in post production and it stars Hrishtaa Bhatt, directed by Jojo D’Souza and produced by Deepak Bandekar. It is a love story about commitment to love about a couple and is a family drama.
Another film which is in the initial stages – a thriller romance-comedy directed by Awni Agrawal which will be going on floors next month.
Where do you expect to see yourself in Bollywood in few years?
Five years hence, I would like to be much ahead of what I am today and be known as a versatile actor. I deeply think of the character of the movie as every character has its own spark and being an actor I have to do justice with my role.
How was it working with Zareen, Gautam and Abhinav?
It was actually very pleasant experience while working with Zareen, Gautam Rode and Abhinav.Zareen is very sweet and made me comfortable, Gautam is a disciplined actor and Abhinav is an established TV actor. But our director has a very good leadership quality and he made sure that everyone works together with team spirit.
