Ishtiyak Khan says the barrier of looks has been shattered

• Ishtiyak Khan, a Ludo actor, claims that after the pandemic hit, audience viewing habits have completely changed.
• And the popularity of realistic films has given actors like him opportunities to play significant and notable roles.
• For artists like us, the realistic film style has opened us a lot of opportunities.

Ishtiyak Khan, a Ludo actor, claims that after the pandemic hit, audience viewing habits have completely changed. And the popularity of realistic films has given actors like him opportunities to play significant and notable roles.

Today, we hardly ever film in Mumbai; instead, movies are usually set in actual places, such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, or the Himalayas. For artists like us, the realistic film style has opened us a lot of opportunities. The barrier based on appearance, characteristics, and body type has been completely destroyed. On his recent visit to Lucknow, the actor claimed that the definition of a hero had also been altered.

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Prior to the lockdown, he completed filming for Maidaan in Lucknow. A year later, he began work on Khuda Hazif-2 (2022), Acting Ka Bhoot, and most recently, the state capital’s Jaaiye Aap Kahan Jayengey, starring Karan Aanand and Monal Gajjar.

“There is lot of focus on character artistes and their roles are being carved sensibly. We are getting a lot of scope to express ourselves and showcase our talent. Character artistes is no more just a comedy piece or a filler,” says the Phas Gaye Re Obama (2010) actor.

Khan trying to strike a balance between web, TV and films. “It’s great to get to challenge yourself as an actor. The out-of-the-box style of comedy in The Kapil Sharma Show (as father-in-law) is a way to explore new genre and connect with the mass audience. Besides, I am getting to do films and series too. So, what more can actor ask for!”

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Irrespective of medium he is just seeking good roles. “The major criteria for me that my role should be good and defining. Thereafter follows the choice of director and project.”

The actor is enthusiastic about the many projects he has filmed for. “I have a long list of releases including Maidan, Capsule Gill, Shukra Dosh and more. Currently, I am shooting for Vipul Shah’s web series Commando and have more work is in the pipeline.”