Indian television host, anchor and an actor, Manish Paul is a well-known household name. He gained fame through his witty sense of humor and stand up comedy on TV shows and award functions. The comedy actor will soon be seen in a serious role in a Punjabi short film ‘Banjar’.
He is playing the role of a Sikh farmer, sporting a turban or Pagadi. Poster of his upcoming film is out. Biz analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted the first look on his twitter handle.
First look poster of Maniesh Paul's short film #Banjar… He portrays the part of a farmer… Premieres on 28 Dec 2018 on PTC Punjabi… Directed by Litmus Big… Vevek Paul is the creative producer. pic.twitter.com/WChEVQ0A0Q
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) December 17, 2018
Paul received appreciation for his roles in ‘Mickey Virus’ and ‘Tere Bin Laden: Dead or Alive’.
Unlike, Sikh characters who are used as a comic element in the film, Manish will be seen as a serious farmer in debt and a sterile landowner.
Manish excitedly said, “The experience was really great. We had guys who came in to tie the turban. I have immense respect for the religion. I think it’s an honour to wear it. It was too hot in Delhi while shooting with the turban on. Hats off to those who carry it off with so much respect.”
Talking about his character in the film he said, “I play a farmer in the film, and it isn’t funny at all. It’s a touching story and is totally different from what I (usually) do. As an actor, when serious roles come to me, I am on cloud nine. I do a lot of comedy. I am not offered serious roles in the first place. Being funny might be what is more ‘me’, but I am open to every kind of role.”
Manish has several Sikh friends, but he is inspired by none. He said, “Honestly, I don’t try and see too many people before going on set, because I get scared that I will instead start imitating them. I try making my own character. But I think the most handsome guy in a pagadi (turban) is (actor) Sunny Deol.”