I want to concentrate on lead parts in Hindi films now

It’s his respect for “Renuka Shahane tai” that enthused Vaibhav Tatwawaadi to take up Robindro’s character in the recent web film, Tribhanga, where he played Kajol’s onscreen brother. His performance got noticed and the response to the film has not just been satisfying but motivating as well.

“All this love is simply overwhelming. I’ve done four Hindi films so far but never played such a role. It’s Renuka tai’s conviction that finally did wonders for me,” says the actor who has worked in Bollywood projects such as Hunterrr, Bajirao Mastani (both 2015), Lipstick Under My Burkha (2017) and Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi (2019).

While he has mostly done lead roles in Marathi films, in Bollywood he only got to play supporting parts. So he now wants to focus on playing pivotal parts. The first step towards that is his next, Makarand Mane’s romantic Hindi film, where he plays the pivotal role alongside Anjali Patil.

“I’ve been thinking of concentrating on lead parts in Hindi. I already have strong support in the Marathi film industry, and I want to build a place in Hindi films as well. I’m going to be choosy now on,” says the actor, adding he’s keen on being a part of commercial Hindi films. “But this doesn’t mean I won’t take up strong supporting parts. The lines are somewhat blurring,” says Tatwawaadi, who also has a web series and two Marathi films in the pipeline.

Talking about how the web has changed a lot of definitions in the industry, he says, “So many good actors got noticed after their OTT shows or films got appreciated. It’s good to have another medium that offers you more work. I think theatre and OTT will complement each other in coming times.”

I’ve done four Hindi films, but never played such a role. It’s Renuka tai’s conviction that did wonders. VAIBHAV TATWAWAADI, Actor