Oh yes. We have made the film with full passion, belief and love. But at the end of the day, it’s very difficult to predict how people will respond to your effort. Luckily for us, the film has turned out to be a hit. He has welcomed the film with open arms. We are overwhelmed. We don’t know how to answer it. Yes, the film has started a movement of sorts for justice for the vulnerable, especially children, who are assaulted.
When the film was offered to you, did you realize its importance or was it just another interesting part?
I cannot take credit for the success of the film. We always thought we had a great story to tell and we all wanted to be a part of it. As an actor, the safety of children has always been on my mind. Even when I was doing theater in my initial days as an actor, I collaborated with many NGOs for children. We wanted to make an important film on child abuse. But we never imagined that it would become a revolution not only in India but also for the diaspora outside. I am getting calls and messages from within and outside India. It’s heavy.
People are saying that you have an alternative career as a lawyer waiting for you. Have you prepared to play this part?
(laughs) Yes, I know. I am getting tweets from people to raise their case. that is hilarious. I am requesting them not to employ me. They are definitely going to lose their case (laughs). Vipin Sharma The person playing the public prosecutor offered to take on one of the cases offered to me. I’m telling you, it’s hilarious! Reaction and love for my character of a lawyer solanki It’s heavy. Even after 30 years of acting, I still get moved when a performance is appreciated. But after so many years one cannot jump with enthusiasm.
Have you met the real-life lawyer Solanki who you portray in the film? How do you, as an actor, feel about the extraordinary heroism of this common man?
In fact, I had decided from the very beginning that I would not meet Mr. Solanki. The producers owned the rights to his book. I felt it would not be right to copy or imitate him. It will completely defeat the purpose of the effort. I had to create my character based on all the research the team had done. I also used my imagination to create the characters.
So you haven’t met the real Solanki at all?
I met the real Solanki only two days before the shoot. Then I saw some things in his character which I tried to incorporate in my character at the last moment. Overall, you can see many aspects of the real Mr. Solanki in me. But I tried not to make it obvious. The idea of a courageous lawyer and good human being was bound to come to the fore. when you do a real character like i did Aligarh And now just one guy… People don’t know him. So I have to show the ideology of that person without copying them.
Do you like to play real hero?
I like the idea of portraying ordinary people, ordinary heroes who are fighting battles every day, if not in court. They have a lot to fight for every hour. He still has a smile on his face. Many times they stumble and fall. But they just get up and continue their struggle. What I like about him is his flexibility. And that’s what motivates me to keep growing as an actor. They don’t stop. Neither am I. He is a superhero without a cape.