PEARL V PURI, who is now seen in Colors’ Bepanah Pyaarr, tells MUSBA HASHMI that it is the most challenging project and that he will be releasing his compositions soon

What is your role?

I play Raghbir, a dark and intense character. He has lost someone whom he loved very much. He is traumatised, is grieving and in deep sorrow. He lives in a different world of his own and can’t accept things easily. He is living in a confused state of mind wherein there’s no truth or no lies for him. The story of Bepanah Pyaarr is very different with a different perspective.

What made you say yes?

The thing which attracted me towards this show is that it is a male-oriented show. The script is fresh. Also being a part of such shows comes with great responsibility and I hope I will be able to do justice to my character. A lot of money and effort has gone into this show. I believe the audience will like it.

What do you like and dislike about your character?

There is nothing that I dislike about my role. The reason being it is a challenging role and I love challenges. While you are playing such intense character, you have to bring in that reality and emotion in it so that the audience can feel what you are going through. I have to be expressive.

From Dil Ki Nazar Se Khoobsurat to Bepanah Pyaarr, how have things changed?

It’s been six long years. I have had good and some bad times. But, everything was rightly placed by God. Things worked well for me. I just believe in being a good human being. I always try to make myself better every day. That’s where my focus lies.

I am a public figure; I want people to learn good things from me. Being an actor, people keep an eye on everything that we do and we have to respect that. We have to set a good example for the society because many people follow us. I am trying to be the best version of myself.

What was the most challenging project?

The one that I am part of at present — Bepanah Pyaarr. And not only for me but for the whole team, I believe. I also had to shed some weight for the role. It is a sad character so I have to bring in that dullness in my personality. I cannot look happy.

I try to play Raghbir even when I am not shooting to make my character look as real life as possible in reel.   Otherwise it will become difficult for me to switch on and off from this rather intense character. As actors, we have to live with our characters so that we can bring out their essence on-screen.

What does acting mean to you?

Acting is something which makes me feel alive. My approach towards acting is to keep it as real as it can be. To imitate someone is not acting; to be real and to feel the characters you are playing is acting for me. Acting is no rocket science. You just have to get the feelings right and portray your characters in good faith and you are good to go.

You were top ranked in Times Most Desirable Men’s list. How did it feel?

I didn’t know that I have been ranked No 1 in the list. I got to know it from somebody and then I read the story. It was a great moment because a lot of people want to see their names in the list and fortunately I topped it. Wherever I am today is because of my family and fans who continue to shower their love on me and extend their support.

 I feel blessed to have been working in this industry and getting so much appreciation for my work.

You also released your album Peerh Meri. How did the transition from an actor to a singer happened?

I am into music since I was in Class VIII. I used to write songs and till date I have written and composed more than 100 songs.

I’ll release them too when the right time comes. Just like I felt that the time was right to release my first song and I did it.