Portraying the enduring determine of Bhagat Singh in Randeep Hooda‘s ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar‘ wasn’t only a function for actor Aamir Malek—it was a profound duty. In an unique interview with ETimes, Aamir Malek shared insights into the challenges and rewards of bringing this legendary freedom fighter to life on display screen.
“The duty of enjoying Bhagat Singh was immense,” Malek expressed, highlighting the depth of preparation he undertook for the function.”I made positive to learn as a lot as I might about him, together with his articles, jail diary, and anything I might discover.”

Malek’s dedication to authenticity prolonged past mere analysis; he aimed to embody the spirit of Bhagat Singh faithfully. “My purpose was to authentically painting his character on display screen as a result of I’ve learn lots about Bhagat Singh and seen him in lots of movies. I needed, in my capability as an actor, to uphold his title as one of many best freedom fighters in Indian historical past. It is an enormous privilege for me to have gotten the chance to play Bhagat Singh, and I attempted my finest to satisfy this duty with honesty and current the character as authentically as potential.”

Additional within the dialog, Malek spoke about his bodily challenges when director Randeep Hooda requested him to shed weight for the function. “Randeep requested me to lose some weight for the character,” Malek recounted. “He instructed me Bhagat Singh was on a starvation strike for 112 days. You shouldn’t look muscular. You’ve got one week, eat just one meal a day, change into the character.”

Regardless of these obstacles, Malek approached the function with dedication and self-discipline, guaranteeing that each facet of his portrayal honored Bhagat Singh’s reminiscence.

The efforts did not go unnoticed, as Malek obtained heartfelt compliments following the movie’s screening. “The most effective praise I obtained for Bhagat Singh is that folks say the casting is excellent and I seem like the character.”
“One other praise I obtained is a few scene the place Bhagat Singh is standing in entrance of the noose, individuals are saying {that a} 23-year-old boy is harmless in that expression, and with innocence, there’s additionally delight and keenness on his face to sacrifice his life for the nation, and it fills their coronary heart to see that,” concluded the actor.