In an exclusive interview, Mahir Pandhi discusses his dual roles as Bali and Sugreev in ‘Veer Hanuman’. He shares his experience of playing mythological characters, adapting storytelling for the younger generation, and navigating social media fame. Pandhi emphasizes the importance of separating an actor's craft from their personal life. He invites fans to support the show. With his unique portrayal, Pandhi aims to bring something special to the audience, reconnecting them with their cultural roots.
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00:00How does it feel to play a negative character in Veer Hanuman?
00:07It's not just negative. I'm playing two characters, Bali and Sugreev.
00:12Two different characters, two different identities, distinct identities.
00:16Two brothers who are very different.
00:19So, it's fun. I'm getting to do something different.
00:22And when it comes to our culture, it's very personal for you.
00:25So, I feel blessed.
00:27How difficult is it to play two different characters?
00:33Sir, it's not difficult.
00:35It's new. You can say that.
00:37Because you haven't seen me in such a thing before.
00:40It's not difficult. It's a myth.
00:43Yes, you wear heavy jewellery.
00:47The clothes are different.
00:49The way you carry a mace or a sword,
00:53what you see on the screen is not made of fibre or plastic.
00:58It's genuinely heavy.
01:01And it's different because we haven't experienced this in our lives.
01:06But it's our culture.
01:08So, it's a blessing in disguise that we get to reconnect with our culture.
01:13And it's a beautiful experience.
01:14I feel an actor should experience this.
01:17Sir, if we talk about younger generation,
01:20we see that they are very smart.
01:24Absolutely.
01:25But how do you see the younger generation now?
01:31Sir, if you talk to the kids of 2025 in the language of 1980s,
01:36the connection will break somewhere.
01:39So, this is our effort.
01:40If we are bringing the same story in 2025,
01:43which happened in our history so many years ago,
01:46it should be told in the same way in 2025.
01:49So that you and we can connect.
01:51And the new generation, who don't have so much knowledge,
01:55that we were blessed to see, our parents told us,
01:58or we got to know the culture around us,
02:00it should reach them.
02:09Sir, this is a very personal and creative call.
02:15We see in mythology and mythological shows,
02:19that the way bodybuilders nowadays carry physique,
02:22we mostly notice that physique.
02:24But technically, if you go back in history,
02:27the physique was not like that when warriors were there.
02:30Right?
02:31They didn't lift heavy, didn't go to gym, didn't diet.
02:36It was very different.
02:37So, the closest we can go to the reality of that time,
02:41you will see the physique, the body.
02:43And yes, I have gained weight for that.
02:45And obviously, that's my job.
03:06Sir, you always have to be careful.
03:08Respect above whatever you do.
03:10Those who want to move forward, they need a chance.
03:13Just try not to give anyone a chance.
03:15And as much as truth and, you know,
03:18as much as we have graciously been able to convey our story to you,
03:21that is our main aim.
03:24So, just wish us luck.
03:28Sir, it becomes an added responsibility,
03:30if people do micro shows,
03:32like Mantha Show, or programs,
03:34like we do.
03:36Yes.
03:38Yes.
03:44Yes.
03:49Sir, it is definitely a responsibility,
03:51but I am not playing Nayak, I am playing Khalnayak.
03:53So, a little responsibility comes off our shoulders.
03:56There is also creative liberty.
03:57And today, this is my point,
03:59that you see the actor, his craft,
04:02and his personal life separately.
04:04Only then you will be able to justify,
04:06which is our job.
04:15Yes. Yes.
04:19Yes.
04:20Mr. Mujeeb will not give wrong advice.
04:22So, I absolutely agree.
04:24Eat as much natural as possible,
04:26produce better, it's better.
04:30I just want to give this message,
04:32that today, we are going to show you something unique,
04:35today at 6.30 pm,
04:37we are going to Ujjain,
04:39and do something historic.
04:41Do watch that.
04:42And on 11th, at Soni Sub,
04:44we are coming to you.
04:46Just support us.