Mumbai: The star cast of "Power of Paanch", Riva Arora, Yash Sehgal, Urvashi Dholakia, and Barkha Bisht, shared their experiences in an exclusive interview. They discussed their journey, roles, and the impact they hope to make. When asked about real power, they revealed aspirations for positive change. Riva and Yash praised working with senior actors and sharing valuable lessons learned. The cast's friendship and mutual respect shone through, reflecting the series' empowering atmosphere. Their passion and commitment to creating positive change were evident throughout the conversation.
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00:00First of all, everyone, welcome to INS.
00:03First of all, we would like to know from you, the power of 5.
00:06So, you are not seeing 5 people, you are seeing 4 people.
00:09So, what exactly is this power of 5?
00:11Can you tell us?
00:12There are many more people.
00:13The name is only power of 5, but there are many more people.
00:17Your remaining question is, what will you see?
00:23So, we will see a lot of power in it, for sure.
00:27There are supernatural powers.
00:30We will see a lot of emotions, we will see a lot of relationships among people.
00:35We will also see our own relationships.
00:38I can say from our side, we will see the relationship between mother and son.
00:44You will also see the relationship between mother and daughter.
00:47You will get to see a lot of things.
00:49Barkha ji, how much do you believe in supernatural things?
00:55See, I have not seen anything yet.
00:58So, I think it is difficult to fully believe.
01:02But, I do believe that there is some power or energy somewhere.
01:07I think it is within humans.
01:09It is untapped, but there is.
01:11So, I believe this.
01:13But, like I said, I have never experienced it.
01:16But, I believe that there is some energy in every human being.
01:21Yash, how much do you believe in supernatural things?
01:29I believe that there is something out in the universe.
01:34Whether I have experienced it or not, I am still young.
01:38So, there is a lot to experience.
01:40But, I do believe that there is something out there in the universe.
01:45Riba, you want to say something?
01:48Well, I also believe that we all have power within ourselves.
01:54And, it is too early to say whether we have discovered it or not.
02:00But, as time goes by, we discover ourselves and discover our inner power, hopefully.
02:07Urvashi ji, what made you say yes to this unique concept of the show?
02:13It is very simple for me in life.
02:18If I am interested in something within one minute of narration, I will say yes to it.
02:23It takes one minute.
02:25And, because this show is not just about superpowers.
02:35There is a lot more.
02:36As I told you earlier, you will see a lot of relationships in this.
02:40You will see a storyline.
02:43Plus, this character means a lot to me.
02:46I have never played such a character before.
02:50People have never seen me in such a character before.
02:54I have a set image.
02:58And, it is definitely going to break through this show.
03:02Barkha ji, how does Power of Path stand out from the other shows you have been part of?
03:10How does it stand out?
03:13This is the first time I am doing a superhero show.
03:18So, for me, that stands out.
03:21But, as Urvashi said, when you watch a superhero show, it is all about the heroes and their powers.
03:30This show is different because it has a lot of relationships.
03:35The storyline is very strong.
03:37The backdrop is of the superheroes and their powers.
03:40But, otherwise, the storyline has a lot of drama.
03:48This combination is unique.
03:50You have made such a dramatic show with the superheroes.
03:53I think that combination is unique.
03:55Yash, your character deals with elemental powers and betrayals.
04:00How much of that reflects in your own experiences and friendships?
04:05There is no such thing as betrayal in my own relationship.
04:09But, there are a lot of complex emotions in my character.
04:12Be it sadness, be it happiness.
04:14Relationship with my family, with my friends in the show.
04:17And, that is something I relate to in real life also.
04:21Because, I am also a very emotional person.
04:23So, whatever happens, it affects me.
04:25Like, I have a very good bond with my friends in the show.
04:29That is something I relate to as a character.
04:31In real life also and in the show also.
04:34Riva, as a young influencer and actor, how do you prepare for this role?
04:39In Power of Panch, especially with a mix of drama and supernatural elements.
04:44When I heard about Bela's character for the first time,
04:48I was able to relate to her.
04:51Her emotions, what was happening with her,
04:55what was happening in her surroundings with her family, her friends.
04:58Whatever was happening, I was able to relate to it.
05:01And, when I played Bela's character.
05:04And, there are so many emotions, so many friendships, relationships.
05:09There are so many ups and downs in her life.
05:11She doesn't know what is happening right now.
05:13I think, I would say that playing this character was one of the best things in my life for me.
05:19Because, I got to learn a lot from this character.
05:22And, I hope I was able to give my 100% to this character.
05:27You guys will tell me how you felt.
05:29But, for me, I think, this has become a big part of my life.
05:34Because, we shot for so long.
05:36Practically, we have become a family.
05:40Because, we shot on set for so long.
05:42We shot daily for almost 6 months.
05:45And, the preparation before that, meeting everyone, costume trial.
05:49I think, Bela is now a part of my life.
05:52Talking about the show, Ikta Kapoor productions often attract among reactions.
05:58So, often attract strong reactions.
06:00So, how do you think the Power of Panch will be received by the audience?
06:08Well, Power of Panch is, I think, completely different.
06:11And, it's based on elemental powers.
06:15I hope you guys enjoy it a lot.
06:18And, this, I think, is a beginning to supernatural powers.
06:23Shows and sci-fi shows in the Indian cinema, I would say.
06:33I mean, it's a new show.
06:35There is no concept yet.
06:37It's a new show.
06:38And, it's not just about powers.
06:40There are only elements.
06:41Only kids can watch it.
06:42It's not that.
06:43There are complex emotions.
06:44Urvashi ma'am said, it's like a relationship.
06:46So, there are a lot of things.
06:47There are many layers in many characters.
06:50So, there are a lot of things that can attract a wide audience.
06:53It's not just some specific audience that can watch the show.
06:56So, there are a lot of people who can watch the show.
06:58And, the reaction, well, it's up to the audience which will give us when the show comes out.
07:07You asked about Balaji doing the show and how Balaji's shows attract the audience.
07:12I think, behind Balaji, there is one woman who is Ikta Kapoor.
07:16Who is an extremely powerful woman.
07:18So, I think her power in terms of what the audience likes, what attracts the audience.
07:24I think that power reflects in every show of hers.
07:27And, it's going to reflect.
07:28And, here we are talking about the power of punch.
07:31So, I think that is what draws, I think, as a maker, as a creator.
07:36She has the power to understand what the audience will like.
07:40So, yeah.
07:46What can I say?
07:48Ikta has always been a visionary.
07:50According to me.
07:51And, she has always moved with time.
07:55Yes, she has always tapped the nerves of the audience.
08:00She has always known what they like, what they don't like.
08:07But, I would like to say one thing about her.
08:09I think she has tried to move forward with time.
08:16And, with this show, Power of Punch, she has again proven herself.
08:22That she is not just a category producer.
08:26She definitely produces more stuff.
08:29She has more vision.
08:30And, she can definitely give the audience much more than what is expected from her.
08:39Like I said, it's all about perception.
08:41And, as far as the audience's acceptance, appreciation or criticism is concerned.
08:48That happens with every show.
08:50Then, even if it's a normal show, there is criticism and acceptance.
08:55So, it all depends on the audience.
08:58If we talk about supernatural dramas,
09:00we see that if a film is supernatural, there are mixed reactions.
09:04Do you feel that our audience doesn't accept supernatural powers?
09:09Whereas, if it's a Hollywood film, people are attracted to it.
09:13I won't say that our audience doesn't believe in supernatural powers.
09:18In fact, I think in our country, it's believed the most.
09:21That there is some supernatural power somewhere.
09:24But, it is always connected to either gods or whatever.
09:30But, when it comes to cinematic,
09:33When we talk about sci-fi films,
09:36obviously, when it comes to cinema, it's different.
09:39It's a different visual.
09:40And, it depends on every genre, every generation,
09:44how they look at it and how they accept it.
09:47If you ask me, I saw Superman when I was a kid.
09:51I liked it a lot. I thought there was always a Superman somewhere.
09:54There was also a Supergirl, which no one talks about.
09:57You remember that? There was a Supergirl.
10:00No one talks about that either.
10:02But, I thought that these two brothers and sisters are somewhere.
10:05So, it's like that.
10:06It all depends on how you think and you look at it.
10:10What is your belief system?
10:12But, it's not just about superpowers.
10:14Like I said, this show is very interesting in its own way.
10:18Very unique in its own way.
10:19Because, it's not just about magic and flying.
10:24It's a package deal.
10:27I'll tell you that you'll get a package deal.
10:30It's a proper drama.
10:31There's mystery.
10:32There's thriller.
10:33There's supernatural.
10:35There's sci-fi.
10:36There's everything.
10:38Barkha ji, many fans feel that streaming platforms
10:41are overcrowded with supernatural content.
10:45Are they?
10:46Streaming platforms?
10:48I don't think so.
10:51No, I mean...
10:54Critics believe that
10:56there will be one, two or three series of supernatural powers
11:00in the streaming platforms.
11:03So, what do you mean by five standouts?
11:07Okay, firstly, I don't think any of the platforms
11:10are crowded by supernatural content.
11:12Exactly.
11:13One and a half, I'm sure.
11:15Here and there.
11:17But, we're definitely not crowded.
11:19So, I think it's a unique slot
11:22for superpowers and that kind of stuff.
11:25But, how does Power of Panch differentiate?
11:28Like I said,
11:30I think you normally target youth
11:33with superheroes.
11:34Whether it's a show or a movie for youth.
11:37This is a show for all age groups.
11:39And I think that's what makes it unique.
11:41As a mother also, you'll want to watch this show.
11:44As a father, you'll want to see it.
11:46As friends, you'll want to see it.
11:48As brother and sister, you'll want to see it.
11:51Because we've covered so many relationships.
11:54And many relevant topics.
11:56The struggles of children growing up.
11:59You know, the rebellion that children go through.
12:02We're speaking about so many things
12:05that are so relevant in today's world.
12:07I don't think you can put it in the slot
12:10that it's a show for superheroes.
12:13So, that's what makes it unique.
12:15Yash, I'd like to know
12:18this is your first series
12:20and you're working with Balaji.
12:22How was it working with Balaji?
12:26I've worked with him.
12:27But the series, as you said, is my first.
12:30We've done a lot of different types of shows.
12:33Ads, movies.
12:34This was something completely different.
12:37Almost everyone in the cast is older than me.
12:41It's not an age group.
12:43Everyone's older than me.
12:44So, in the beginning, I was trying to fit in.
12:47But then I got in.
12:48As Reva said, we're a family.
12:50It doesn't feel like we came from different places.
12:54It was like a family we used to meet every single day.
12:58So, it was a super fun experience.
13:00And I learned a lot of things.
13:01That is very important.
13:02Wherever I go, I try to pick one thing
13:05that I can take and implement in my career.
13:08What did you learn?
13:11I really want to know this.
13:12I actually learned a lot of stuff about acting.
13:14There was a very particular scene
13:16where I couldn't do it.
13:18And the director was like, do this, do that.
13:20It actually helped me move forward.
13:23What did you learn apart from acting?
13:25Apart from acting, it was just a good experience.
13:29I learned about acting.
13:32Reva, I'd like to ask you.
13:34You've worked with so many senior actors.
13:37What was your learning experience?
13:40Working with senior actors was amazing.
13:43Urvashi ma'am, Barkha ma'am.
13:45I mean, I felt like working with them,
13:49more than they are senior actors,
13:51but they felt like family to me, you know.
13:53Ask anything, talk about anything.
13:55Talk about the shoot.
13:59We mostly talked about the shoot.
14:01Asking them questions.
14:02And they always helped us.
14:04It didn't feel like they didn't want to help us.
14:07It felt like we have someone
14:09we can go and talk to.
14:11Rather it be anything,
14:13show related or personal related,
14:15we can talk to them.
14:16We became that comfortable
14:17that we open up to them about show.
14:19And I learned a lot from them.