Mumbai: Television actor Manav Gohil, who made a name for himself with shows like "Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii", "Kasautii Zindagii Kay", "Sarkaar", "Remix" and "Kkusum", is entering theatre in a bid to reinvent himself.
"Theatre has always been something that I have wanted to do. As an actor, if I only do what is available to me on TV and not grow, then my career will be finished very soon," Manav, who also did Darmesh Darshan`s movie "Bhanwra" which has not been released yet, told reporters.
"So, for me, to learn and reinvent myself is very important and theatre is something I have always regarded as the paramount school for acting. So that`s how I decided to shift in that direction," he added.
His debut play is "Mareechika", a Marwari adaptation of Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen`s "The Lady from the Sea", in which he is working with Ila Arun and K.K. Raina.
"This play is very interesting and it has a lot of music and dance. We will stage it in April in Delhi. After that we will go to Jaipur," said the 36-year-old, who will also be working on another play soon but doesn`t want to divulge the details right now.
Manav found theatre challenging.
"It is challenging because it is not well paying like TV. Money is not great. So the trading of your time is not equivalent to the money. But the compensation is high. The growth and satisfaction that you derive from theatre completely overpowers other things," he said.
"The second challenge is that as a TV actor you have to shed all your baggage - whatever you know, your perception about yourself and how people perceive you. You have to start as a beginner all over again and just give yourself in the hands of the director who has been doing it for years."
So did he learn anything new?
"There are a few things that I have learnt. I have realised the importance of projection of voice, throw of voice, clarity of speech and the effortlessness in delivering a dialogue, among other things," said Manav.
The actor also specified theatre will not be an on-off project.
"I would love to continue with theatre because the journey that I go through while preparing for a play is very exciting and a learning process," said the actor who is not averse to television.
"Six years back television was different. Things have changed, faces have changed and tastes have changed. I have by choice reduced my TV presence because I want to do what I like. I`m open to good shows," added Manav.
IANS
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
Cookies Setting
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device and the processing of information obtained via those cookies (including about your preferences, device and online activity) by us and our commercial partners to enhance site navigation, personalise ads, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. More information can be found in our Cookies and Privacy Policy. You can amend your cookie settings to reject non-essential cookies by clicking Cookie Settings below.
Manage Consent Preferences
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work or you may not be able to login.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advert as well as help measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we may not know when you have visited our site, and may not be able to monitor its performance.