Everyone is scared, can’t decide when to start: Sunil

There are shoots abroad and India too, but things will take time to get into full swing. SUNIL GROVER, Actor

Aaj kal birthday, phone aur social media pe chala jaata hai,” shares Sunil Grover, who turns 44 today. He adds mentally, he is just 27! The actor, who has no plans of ‘celebrating’ the day, says, “Some people, who you have worked with, point out that ‘I posted a wish for you and you didn’t reply’. The expectation is fine. But I like celebrating the birthdays of others as I feel shy cutting my birthday cake. When I was younger, I looked forward to gifts and my mum’s gulab jamun cake. I’d plan for it a month in advance. Now, I wait for her to send me one.”

On the work front, after his recent web series Sunflower, Grover is preparing for a film in September and another project that starts in November. He admits after his recent projects including Tandav, he is “enjoying acting”. The Bharat (2019) actor says, “It is fun to act and I am getting the kind of work I want. Producers want to start shooting but the pandemic has upset plans. Everyone is scared and can’t decide when to start. Standing costs have increased, so everyone is wary. Things will take time.”

Grover, who established himself as a comic actor on television, says he doesn’t differentiate between mediums. “TV, OTT and films are all part of entertainment. I am here because of TV and I get offers for it. If I get something suitable, I will do it,” he explains.

With people turning to digital platforms for fresh content, Grover is glad that talent is getting opportunities. He adds, “There is so much consumption of content be it on OTT or even social media. I guess, the more, the merrier. On the other hand, due to too many options, survive wohi karega, jo log dekhenge. So, by default, the bar is raised each time for you to perform and create something.”