Famous for his humorous skills, Tusshar Kapoor will be making his digital debut with the OTT release Dunk. The actor says, “I could feel the passion with which director Abhishek Jaiswal and producer Prerna Arora told the story.” The whole crew is passionate about this movie, and I was drawn in right away by the script’s intriguing mix of drama, crime, and social commentary.
The 47-year-old goes on to describe his persona, saying, “It’s a grey shaded, real, and unique character for me.” It’s exactly why I was pulled to it—it’s outside my comfort zone. I’m excited to take on this new task of playing a lawyer and am looking forward to exploring this unknown area.
He also says that, in spite of his comedic persona, he hopes to work with more varied characters in the future. “Every character I’m working on right now is unique and doesn’t fit into a conventional humorous role. Although I don’t actively seek out non-comic roles, I really push myself to take them when they present themselves, says Kapoor. “It really opens up newer avenues, like what happened with Khakhee, Shor In The City, or the Shootout series, it took me out of my comfort zone and people noticed something that is very very different,” she continues.
I look up to and look forward to the comedy parts, therefore I will always appreciate and cherish them since they have brought me a lot of attention. That will not change. However, I occasionally want to push myself and try something completely new.
While making his digital debut, Kapoor recognises the changing nature of OTT platforms and highlights the platform’s ability to support innovative storytelling and new narratives. “Audiences in the OTT space are more receptive to performers trying out various roles. The complex way that personalities are portrayed on the OTT screen is more important than how many people watch it, he says.
“There is a misconception that people only want to watch out-of-the-box content on OTT, but that’s not true,” claims Kapoor, dispelling myths around OTT content. The audience served by the over-the-top (OTT) media is varied, encompassing both traditional and specialised tastes. There is something for everyone in the cosmos. The masses, families, and conventional audiences are, in my opinion, also present in the OTT media. That bubble has to burst; commercial content is equally effective on OTT platforms as specialised content.
