'Didn't want safe route': Sidhant Gupta explains break after 'Jubilee'
What's the story
Actor Sidhant Gupta, who shot to fame with his performance in Amazon Prime Video's Jubilee, has made a comeback after a gap of over one-and-a-half years. He will be seen as Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in Nikkhil Advani's period drama Freedom at Midnight. In a recent interview with Mid-Day, Gupta revealed he intentionally stayed away from signing multiple projects post-Jubilee to stay true to his craft.
Career reflection
Gupta's introspection led to 'Freedom at Midnight'
Sharing his introspective journey as an actor, Gupta said, "As an actor, you get to know yourself as you move along when success and acceptance come in. Why am I doing this work? This has been a life-changing question for me." "When I read the script of Freedom at Midnight, I got my answer," he added. Despite audience expectations for more appearances post-Jubilee, Gupta chose to immerse himself in the upcoming SonyLIV series.
Artistic integrity
Gupta's commitment to authenticity over popularity
Gupta stressed his dedication to authenticity, saying, "Nothing else mattered, not the perception of people. I didn't want to take the safe route. I don't want to keep doing the same three-film [deal] and back-to-back shifts. I want to stick to my guns." He explained he isn't averse to commercial projects but wants roles that speak to him as an artist. "If the characters are appealing, I might do those [mainstream projects] as well," he added.
The show
Know more about the show
Freedom at Midnight will stream from November 15 on SonyLIV. It is based on the namesake book by Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre and explores in-depth the tumultuous events that led to India's fight for independence. Chirag Vohra, Rajendra Chawla, Arif Zakaria, and Ira Dubey are also a part of the cast. The series is produced by Emmay Entertainment, led by Monisha Advani and Madhu Bhojwani, along with StudioNext.