 "'Saw a big shift': Jaane Jaan's Vijay Varma on how Amitabh Bachchan, SRK were turning points in cinema")
Actor Vijay Varma, who is all set to appear in Sujoy Ghosh’s Jaane Jaan next, recently opened up about how the concept of heroes and villains has evolved in Bollywood films. In an interview with Pinkvilla, the thriller film’s team was questioned about various turning points that have shaped the film industry.
As part of the conversation, Vijay Varma expressed how top Bollywood actors didn’t want to play heroes and instead played varied characters. Sujoy Ghosh, on his part, explained that audiences are willing to accept real-life traits coming to forefront in movies through actors.
Vijay Varma on evolution of heroes in Bollywood
On being asked about the evolution of heroes and villains in Bollywood films, Vijay Varma told the entertainment news portal that some key figures have changed the course of cinema entirely. The Darlings star further explained that with time, those actors and directors became a turning point.
Taking examples from yesteryear personalities like Amitabh Bachchan , the Jaane Jaan star added that the Sholay actor’s angry young man phase served as one such turning point. Not just this, the actor also highlighted Shah Rukh Khan’s personality as a romantic hero. Giving further examples, he also talked about the precedent set by actors like Hrithik Roshan, Irrfan Khan, Kangana Ranaut and Kareena Kapoor.
The 37-year-old further added, “I saw a big shift where actors and heroes wanted to play characters because they were like hero nahi chal raha hai (hero is not working).”
Sujoy Ghosh’s perspective
As part of the interaction, Sujoy Ghosh said heroes have become more human. In reel-life as in real-life, he described how everyone has a good side, a bad side, a complicated side and a hidden side. The Lust Stories 2 director further added how audiences are willing to accept all those traits that are coming to forefront.
Kareena Kapoor Khan on love for thrillers
As part of the same interview, Kareena Kapoor Khan shed light on her love for thrillers. The Jab We Met star further revealed how she had decided to make her OTT debut with a crime thriller.
About Jaane Jaan
Jaane Jaan is being produced by Jay Shewakramani, Akshai Puri, Hyunwoo Thomas Kim, Shobha Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor under the banners of 12th Street Entertainment, Northern Lights Films, Kross Pictures and Balaji Motion Pictures.
Sujoy Ghosh’s film is an official adaptation of the 2005 Japanese novel ‘The Devotion of Suspect X’ by Keigo Higashino, set for release on 21 September.
Work Front
Professionally, Vijay Varma has carved a name for himself in Bollywood. The actor is best known for his roles in Lust Stories 2, Darlings, Gully Boy among others. He was last seen in Prime Video-based Dahaad and the suspense crime-drama Kaalkoot.
The 37-year-old will next be seen in Sujoy Ghosh’s Jaane Jaan alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat. The film is due to be released on 21 September.
Kareena Kapoor Khan was last seen in Laal Singh Chaddha opposite Aamir Khan. She is currently shooting for Rhea Kapoor’s The Crew, alongside Tabu and Kriti Sanon. Besides Sujoy Ghosh’s upcoming mystery-thriller, she also has Hansal Mehta’s murder-mystery in her bag.
Sujoy Ghosh is best known for movies like Kahaani, Kahaani 2 and Badla among others.