Mrs.: Nishant Dahiya defends his character in Sanya Malhotra starrer; ‘We have characters like Kabir Singh and Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal’

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The movie titled “Mrs.” has sparked intense debate, drawing viewers in with its profound examination of marriage, societal expectations, and the frequently unacknowledged hardships women face in relationships. A performance that has received much attention is Nishant Dahiya’s depiction of Diwakar. In a recent interview, the actor discussed portraying a less-than-ideal husband and expressed that he didn’t view Diwakar as a villain, likening him to characters like “Kabir Singh” and Ranbir Kapoor’s “Animal.

In a conversation with News18, Nishant Dahiya delved into how the movie addresses harmful masculinity and societal expectations, suggesting that it inspires viewers to reconsider conventional gender roles. Moreover, he praised Sanya Malhotra’s powerful portrayal and felt confident that this film could spark meaningful debates about marriage and partnerships.

When questioned on playing a character embodying harmful masculinity, Nishant Dahiya discussed the frequent occurrence of such roles in modern films and pondered if actors hold a societal obligation to depict only favorable characters instead.

He expressed a different viewpoint, arguing that movies serve as mirrors of our society, depicting diverse personalities. He emphasized that figures such as Kabir Singh or the character portrayed by Ranbir Kapoor in Animal can be found in real life, despite being fictional on-screen.

As a die-hard fan, I wholeheartedly agree with this perspective: Actors, in my viewpoint, are extraordinary storytellers who breathe life into characters. To me, movies aren’t just about being entirely good or bad; they’re about exploring the complexities of human nature and sparking meaningful conversations through their portrayals. In essence, it’s all about delving deep into the subject matter and the dialogues they ignite.

At first, Nishant was uncertain about assuming the role, but later agreed to it. He confided that when Aarti initially proposed the part to him, he had previously seen the Malayalam movie titled “The Great Indian Kitchen” and found the character of Diwakar unappealing.

He confessed that he felt hesitant about accepting the part because he had previously played several gloomy characters, and this one appeared to be even more pessimistic.

Initially unwilling, Aarti managed to convince him to take another look at the opportunity. It turned out that the movie carried a possibility of igniting debates and encouraging thought among viewers. In the end, this factor swayed his decision in favor of accepting the role.

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2025-03-05 13:07