MUMBAI: Well known Chandigarh-based actor Anjum Batra recently casted in the film Amar Singh Chamkila where he played a role of Tikki. Earlier seen in Jersey, Maamla Legal Hai,Luv Shuv Tey Chicken the actor feels scared of being categorised in playing roles that come from Punjab primarily.

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He said, ‘There's definitely a fear at the back of my mind for being typecast but I am also very comfortable in doing such roles. Although, my characters in Jersey, Maamla Legal Hai might look similar but the approach is different since they are both carved by different filmmakers. I always try and play out differently each time.’

Anjum shares that Mamla Legal Hai is the movie from where he gets the fame.following the same he said ‘I strongly believe that Maamla Legal Hai is a game changer for me and Chamkila is an addition to it now. I feel blessed. People have started acknowledging me and my work.’

Sharing his views on playing the role of Tikki in his recent movie he said, ‘Doing homework for a role is a part of any actor's process. The research of Imtiaz Ali sir was phenomenal. The real Tikki just passed away in January 2024 but I never met him, but Imtiaz sir had met him. I had to play his young version from the 1970-80s and if I would have met him now, I would have been influenced by him which couldn't have justified my role in the script. There was no chance to become a caricature when your director was so clear, When Tikki's family saw me in the film, they approved of the portrayal.’

Anjum Batra has also done a few Pollywood movies, one of which includes The Naughty Jatts and Mahi NRI and a few TV commercials for KBC, L&T, Tata Sky, Muthoot Finance. The actor also plays some remarkable roles in the Hindi film industry in the much awaited movie '83 starring Ranveer Singh and Jersey movie starring Shahid Kapoor which was released in 2020.

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