YOGA HELPED SWARA BHASKER GET OVER ANGRY CHARACTERS

The actor opens up about her process of making her portrayals believable; adds she’s glad to resume work

Actors have been known to go the extra mile while working on emotionally heavier parts. And Swara Bhasker is no exception. In an upcoming murder mystery, she’ll be essaying the part of an investigating officer chasing a serial killer. To get under the skin of her character, she interacted with a psychologist to understand what goes into a serial killer’s head and psyche.

Talking about the need to make characters believable for the audience, she says, ‘’I feel that it is extremely important to understand your role and get things right while dealing with such topics. At a time when the audience is extremely aware and wellread, it becomes all the more important for actors and those making content to take necessary steps in getting the portrayal on screen right.” She adds that though creative freedom is important, it’s her responsibility to get the nuances of a character right.

But this isn’t the first time that Bhasker has played such an intense character. Recalling the parts she essayed in Anaarkali Of Aarah (2017) and Flesh (2020), she says, “Both were bitter and angry characters. The only thing I keep in mind while playing such characters is to get enough sleep.”So, how does she withdraw herself from the roles that emotionally drain her? “I participate in detox programmes once we finish shooting. Yoga that is focused on breathing, guided meditation or energy healing and taking a small vacation before the next shoot also helps. Of course, nothing is as healing as going home to my family and pets,” she shares.

The Sheer Qorma actor is glad to get back to the grind: “I’m happy to juggle all the commitments. The one thing pandemic has taught me is to be grateful for my work.”

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PHOTO: YOGEN SHAH Swara Bhasker