Ritwik Bhowmik on playing a gangster in Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, "My constant need to offer something new has driven me to go from Radhe in Bandish Bandits to Sagor in Khakee"

Ritwik Bhowmik is known for his soft-hearted character in the show Bandish Bandits. But he has gone through a complete transformation in Khakee: The Bengal Chapter as he plays the role of a gangster. He spoke about his character and the show in an interview with us.After the soft refined musician to a gangster, how have you been able to pull off this transition so effortlessly? Being called effortless is a very generous compliment, hence firstly, thank you for that. Growing up on stage as an actor really helps you to be easily moldable in various shapes and forms. I guess my constant need to offer something new has driven me to go from Radhe in Bandish Bandits to Sagor in Khakee: The Bengal Chapter.Khakee proves you to be an impressively versatile actor. Do you feel more confident about your skills now? Performing in Khakee: The Bengal chapter as Sagor was almost cathartic. The makers of the show were very clear about how they wanted to treat these inhuman characters with complete human emotions. Hence, I needed to take a deep dive into my own angst, anger & ambitions to bring Sagor to life. I guess more than confidence, I feel I have achieved a sort of liberation as an actor and as a person after this show.What was your reaction when Neeraj Pandey first offered you this part? I was over the moon to know that Neeraj sir and all the makers of Khakee deemed me fit to play a role like that of Sagor. I was always worried about being typecast. But with this show and these makers I have left all my worries away as Mr. Neeraj Pandey saw in me that not many others could. I’ll always be indebted for this.How did you prepare for your part? Both my immediate co-star Adil and I went through rigorous workshops and rehearsals to shape and form our characters. Our directors had given us a free hand in building these parts from the page and bringing them to life. What really did the trick or was the icing on the cake was the time we spent in Kolkata. The city, more than any workshop or any rehearsal, really showed us who/how we should be, to become Sagor and Ranjit.Khakee is a new beginning for your career. How do intend to take this forward?The most important learning that I have taken away as a professional actor post Khakee is that I need to keep sharpening my skills and oiling my machinery as an artist. Everything else falls into place. You only receive what you’re ready to receive. Hence, from here on I stay prepared for limitless opportunities.Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Ritwik Bhowmik recalls shooting for Maja Ma; says, “I was numb through the shooting”

Ritwik Bhowmik is known for his soft-hearted character in the show Bandish Bandits. But he has gone through a complete transformation in Khakee: The Bengal Chapter as he plays the role of a gangster. He spoke about his character and the show in an interview with us.

After the soft refined musician to a gangster, how have you been able to pull off this transition so effortlessly? Being called effortless is a very generous compliment, hence firstly, thank you for that. Growing up on stage as an actor really helps you to be easily moldable in various shapes and forms. I guess my constant need to offer something new has driven me to go from Radhe in Bandish Bandits to Sagor in Khakee: The Bengal Chapter.

Khakee proves you to be an impressively versatile actor. Do you feel more confident about your skills now? Performing in Khakee: The Bengal chapter as Sagor was almost cathartic. The makers of the show were very clear about how they wanted to treat these inhuman characters with complete human emotions.

Hence, I needed to take a deep dive into my own angst, anger & ambitions to bring Sagor to life. I guess more than confidence, I feel I have achieved a sort of liberation as an actor and as a person after this show. What was your reaction when Neeraj Pandey first offered you this part? I was over the moon to know that Neeraj sir and all the makers of Khakee deemed me fit to play a role like that of Sagor.

I was always worried about being typecast. But with this show and these makers I have left all my worries away as Mr. Neeraj Pandey saw in me that not many others could.

I’ll always be indebted for this. How did you prepare for your part? Both my immediate co-star Adil and I went through rigorous workshops and rehearsals to shape and form our characters. Our directors had given us a free hand in building these parts from the page and bringing them to life.

What really did the trick or was the icing on the cake was the time we spent in Kolkata. The city, more than any workshop or any rehearsal, really showed us who/how we should be, to become Sagor and Ranjit. Khakee is a new beginning for your career.

How do intend to take this forward? The most important learning that I have taken away as a professional actor post Khakee is that I need to keep sharpening my skills and oiling my machinery as an artist. Everything else falls into place. You only receive what you’re ready to receive.

Hence, from here on I stay prepared for limitless opportunities. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Ritwik Bhowmik recalls shooting for Maja Ma; says, “I was numb through the shooting” BOLLYWOOD NEWS - LIVE UPDATES Catch us for latest Bollywood News , New Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection , New Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi , Entertainment News , Bollywood Live News Today & Upcoming Movies 2025 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama..