MUMBAI: Shakti- Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki, a social drama based on the lives of transgenders, is one of the most popular TV shows.
Actor Aniruddh Dave is all set to stun his fans with his latest performance-oriented role-as a transgender in the hit TV show. Confirming the development in an exclusive chat with Times Of India, Aniruddh said, “Yes, I am playing a transgender in the show and have already started shooting for it.”
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Anirudh, who was last seen in the show Patiala Babes, added, “There is a lot of stigma associated with transgenders in our society. But we must not forget that they are human beings, just like anyone else, and not different from others. It’s a very performance-oriented show with a huge fan following. When I was offered the role and the character was narrated to me, there was no question of saying ‘no’ or having second thoughts.”
The actor said that he will be seen in a different avatar. “I am not playing a regular transgender, which we generally see on-screen, wearing big bindi and sindoor with heavy sarees. I play a male eunuch and the look is inspired by the concept of Ardhnarishwar. So, you will see me wearing western dresses teamed up with an Indian look. It’s a kind of mix and match.”
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CREDITS: TIMES OF INDIA
