Theatre is on my wish list now: Ssharad Malhotraa

The star of Kasam Tere Pyar Ki, Ssharad Malhotra, recently completed shooting for a short film titled ‘She is d One’with filmmaker Aneeta Patel.

When we asked him about the project, Ssharad said, “Firstly, it is a change from acting on TV.  With a short film, it feels nice to convey a story in a limited period of time. It is actually nice that you are conveying or narrating your story in a stipulated time, which is quite challenging for an actor.”

“But it was the script of the short film that got me hooked when I heard it first. Right from the language to the characters to the screenplay, it was all so interesting. And it doesn’t matter on what medium I’m performing or the length of the role. For me, the character needs to be interesting,” he added.

In the film, Ssharad is playing Shaurya, a business tycoon who is quite romantic at heart.

Ssharad reveals, “My character Shaurya in the film is a hardcore romantic guy. I am playing a die-hard romantic character on my current show as well, but in the film Shaurya is more matured. He is a matured guy who has traveled the world and loves to be in the company of women. He is quite charming and women love his company. I can’t say more because there is a huge twist in the story which is incredible. I have done three shows and all have been hits. I did a music video recently and now a short film. Theatre is on my wish list now”

Interestingly, this is the first time that Ssharad will be working with a female filmmaker.  

Talking about his director, Shharad opines, “This is the first time I am working with a lady director, Aneeta Patel,who is just brilliant. Anita is very clear about the shots. She was a faculty at Barry John’s acting academy. And, when I heard the name Barry John, I knew that this woman knows her craft. The first time she spoke, she was so clear with what she wanted and it gave me confidence.”

Aneeta Patel, on her part says that Ssharad fits the role of Shaurya perfectly.

She says, “Something just told me that he's the one. After meeting him and seeing his passion and intensity matching that of Shaurya in the script, I knew I made the best choice. His eyes did the magic. Nobody else could be Shaurya.”

Aneeta describes the film as ‘a roller-coaster ride of emotions which deals with different facets of romance, love and relationships’.