Aarush Srivastav, known for his negative character Raksham Dalmiya in Saavi Ki Savaari, is set to make his debut in the historical genre with the upcoming show Pracchand Ashok, featuring Adnan Khan and Mallika Singh in lead roles. Expressing his enthusiasm for the new venture, Aarush shares, “I’m excited to make my debut in the historical genre. As an actor, I’m happy to accept new challenges and play promising roles. Earlier, I was part of Naagin, a supernatural thriller, but this is completely new to me and will require a fresh approach. I’m looking forward to exploring this genre. I see this as a great opportunity.”
Despite initially planning a small break after Saavi Ki Savaari, Aarush’s unexpected call from the production house for Pracchand Ashok changed his plans. He reflects, “When Saavi Ki Savaari ended, I went back to my hometown Gwalior with the intention of returning to Mumbai after a few weeks to work on myself. I wanted to focus on my physique, but life had different plans for me. The production house offered me the negative role of Sushim, the stepbrother of Ashoka, and the role sounded interesting. When good work comes your way, you can’t turn it down. So, I returned to the sets.”
Aarush is pleased that his character in Pracchand Ashok provides him with ample opportunities to showcase his acting skills. Describing his powerful character, he reveals, “My character is someone who never considered Ashoka to be a king. The story revolves around the fight between the two brothers for the throne. On the first day of the shoot, we had to do a fight sequence, and I had to work with a harness, which was again new for me. I suffered a few bruises, but the overall experience was good. I love the look of my character.”
Regarding preparation for the role, Aarush mentions, “We just had a one-day workshop to know the character, understand the body language, and work on dialogue delivery. The director aims to keep it very natural and realistic, with no add-on voices like in the past, where kings would talk with a heavy tone.”