‘I by no means felt the necessity’: Kumud Mishra on social media race

Like many, actor Kumud Mishra believes that his position as Dhingra, a mentor to Ranbir Kapoor’s Jordan in Imtiaz Ali’s ‘Rockstar’ modified the sport for him in Bollywood. However then, Mishra is such a flexible actor that it’s tough to select one position that isn’t nice. And we’re not speaking about size right here. Be it the supportive father in ‘Thappad’, carefree blind man in ‘Nazar Andaaz’, a authorities officer in ‘Airlift’ or the twinkly-eyed lawyer in ‘The Diplomat’, right here’s an actor who suits simply into any position.

“After ‘Rockstar’, individuals observed me. ‘Airlift’ was additionally an essential movie. I extremely fee the efficiency within the movie. Additionally, I maintain getting praises for ‘Thappad’ too,” he smiled over the telephone because the correspondent complimented him on his versatility.

An alumnus of the Nationwide Faculty of Drama, Delhi, Mishra was content material together with his life in theatre. In 1996, he acted in Shyam Benegal’s ‘Sardari Begum’. A great-looking actor, in an interview, Manoj Bajpayee as soon as mentioned Mahesh Bhatt needed to solid him as a hero, however Mishra denied it. An underrated gem in Hindi cinema now, Mishra’s journey on the massive display took off with ‘Rockstar’ in 2011. “So, you by no means needed to be a hero?” we ask him. In his easy type, he laughed it off.

“No, if it was meant to occur, it might have occurred. Now, we will give it some thought and be cynical. However then, I lived my life my method. The way in which I’ve lived my life, I feel, I’ve carried out one thing proper,” smiled the ‘Article 15’ and ‘Lust Tales 2’ actor.

In 2026, he already had 4 releases, together with ‘Vadh 2’, ‘Assi’, ‘Hathras’ and now ‘Satrangi: Badle Ka Khel’ on ‘Zee5’. In ‘Satrangi’, he performs antagonist Sona Singh, the highly effective patriarch of the Singh household. ‘Satrangi’, like a number of net reveals, are set within the Hindi heartland the place energy politics, rural pressure, caste and humiliation rule supreme. For Mishra, it’s at all times the script that pushes him to decide on a mission. In ‘Satrangi’, the actor felt that the story was layered.

“The present offers with subjects which must be mentioned,” he mentioned.

It doesn’t matter whether or not he performs an antagonist or a good-hearted man, Mishra at all times manages to face out for his efficiency.

“Every time I play a adverse character, I do not have a look at it pessimistically. I search for positivity within the character. An individual who’s doing one thing fallacious doesn’t do it considering that he’s an evil particular person. So, after I method such roles, I search for the particular person in it. I deal with his causes and actions after which I attempt to add extra layers to the character,” he mentioned.

Additionally, for the multifaceted actor, the size of the position has by no means been a priority.

“It’s a director’s selection. If I just like the script, I turn into part of the movie. Additionally, there are a variety of causes we do work… to run our household. Everybody needs to do an enormous position, however you may not at all times get that. I search for my happiness in my position,” he mentioned.

Look by his ‘Instagram’ feed and you’ll discover his updates on numerous performs he retains doing regardless of his busy schedule as a Bollywood actor. In truth, to assume, ‘theatre is a necessity’.

Ask him if coaching in theatre gives longevity to a movie actor and he immediately mentioned, “I don’t prefer to see it that method. I feel you do theatre since you want it. I’m speaking about myself. Theatre is a very completely different area for me. Theatre undoubtedly has an impact in your work as a result of it calls for a sure self-discipline and dedication and also you want that for any type of work,” he mentioned.

Mishra is married to gifted actor Ayesha Raza and believes in staying rooted. In an trade that’s obsessive about visibility and virality, he stays away from the highlight when it isn’t essential.

“I’ve to work and I discover different issues pointless, like promoting your self on social media. I don’t decide who’s doing that, however I by no means felt the necessity. I work after which I am going into my cave. In case your work is sweet, you’re going to get work. If not, it doesn’t matter what you do on social media, you received’t be recognised,” smiled the ‘M S Dhoni: The Untold Story’ and ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ actor.