Mumbai, Aug 7: Actor Rajat Verma, who portrays a double role in the television show 'Dahej Daasi,' has shared the challenges and excitement of playing two distinct characters. Rajat, seen as both Jay and Ranvijay, expressed his happiness in taking on such a rare opportunity in TV drama.
Rajat explained the complexities of portraying two different moods and personalities, emphasizing the need to differentiate their traits convincingly. "Playing a double role is very rare in TV shows, and I feel lucky that the writers and makers have trusted me with this chance," he said.
Reflecting on his journey, Rajat added, "I always wondered how actors manage to play double roles and how it looks on screen. Now, I have the chance to experience it myself, and I'm very happy about it. It's also a big challenge because you have to show two different moods and personalities."
He elaborated on the distinct characteristics required for each role: "For a positive character, you need to show innocence and positivity in the eyes. For the negative character, you need to show those traits differently. Both characters need to look and feel distinct, with different body language and expressions. Playing these two roles has been a lot of fun, and I’m really grateful for this opportunity."
Rajat also reflected on his previous work, noting, "Before this, I played a negative character in 'Faltu,' but it's very different from Ranvijay. This character is from Rajasthan, grew up on the streets, and didn't have his parents around. He grew up with a lot of hardships. When he finds out that his parents are alive and that they had a good life, he develops a lot of hatred. This hatred drives him to seek revenge and become part of the family. I’m enjoying playing this character.”
Additionally, Rajat has embraced the linguistic challenge presented by Ranvijay's character. "Through Ranvijay, I've also worked on speaking the Rajasthani language. After shooting approximately 100 episodes and around six to seven months of work, there was a point where the routine felt a bit monotonous. But now, with Ranvijay's character, I feel like I have something new and exciting to play. It’s fun to play these contrasting characters because, with Ranvijay, I can bring out a different side of myself,” he shared.
Produced by Ravindra Gautam and Raghuvir Shekhawat under their banner Do Dooni 4 Films, 'Dahej Daasi' also stars Sayantani Ghosh as Vindhya Devi and Pooja Sahu as Mandira. The show airs on Nazara TV.
