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Tahir Raj Bhasin Embraces Complex Roles, Rejects Unnecessary Hypermasculinity
Tahir Raj Bhasin is an actor who plays Alok in the series Shaque.
Alok is dealing with sadness after losing a child.
He also has complicated feelings for his wife's best friend.
Bhasin says Alok is neither a straightforward hero nor a villain.
Instead, he is a flawed person in a difficult family situation.
The actor says he would play a very masculine character only when the story needs it.
He also says a good script helps him feel important even when many actors share the screen.
Shaque was difficult to film because its scenes were not shot in the order they happen.
Tahir Raj Bhasin says he would play a hypermasculine character only if the story genuinely required it.
In the Netflix series Shaque, he plays Alok Dutt, a flawed man struggling with family loss and infidelity.
Alok has lost a child, while his wife Anvita searches for their missing daughter and focuses on their second child.
Bhasin describes Alok as a morally grey character whose layers emerge throughout the series.
The actor says strong scripts, rather than ensemble billing, give him confidence in projects such as 83, Chhichhore and Shaque.
- Who
- Actor Tahir Raj Bhasin, alongside Parineeti Chopra and Soni Razdan in Shaque.
- What
- Bhasin discussed playing Alok Dutt, his views on hypermasculine roles, and working in ensemble casts.
- Where
- In the Netflix series Shaque; the article does not specify the filming location.
- When
- The comments were made in an exclusive interview with NDTV; the article does not specify the interview date.
- Why
- Bhasin explained his approach to Alok and said character choices should be guided by the story.
Key facts
- Series
- Shaque
- Platform
- Netflix
- Character
- Alok Dutt
- Alok's relationships
- He is married to Anvita and has feelings for her best friend.
- Character motivation
- Alok wants a perfect family, but that need remains unfulfilled.
- Earlier films mentioned
- Mardaani, 83 and Chhichhore
- Other shows mentioned
- Special Ops Season 2, Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein and Sultan of Delhi
Quotes
Tahir Raj Bhasin
Actor discussing when he would accept a hypermasculine role
“Be it 83, Chhichhore or Shaque, I have worked with brilliant directors, who are always at the top of their game. Security comes from the script. You know that the story can't evolve unless the character evolves. I am very sure that my heart is with the character and the audience needs to know it.”
NDTV
“It would really have to suit what the story is. For example, if I play in a gangster drama, if the story demands, then I would play it. So, I am for the story. I don't think playing hypermasculinity as a character choice when the story doesn't demand it, I would be in favour of.”
NDTV
Sources
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