Acclaimed actor Kumud Mishra, who recently portrayed a challenging role in the web anthology 'Lust Stories 2,' where he compellingly portrayed a sexually abusive husband opposite Kajol, delved into the nuances of his character during a discussion. He also shared his perspective on whether explicit content on OTT platforms should undergo censorship or remain uncensored.
In an interview with the Hindustan Times, the actor talked about his role and said, "I had inhibitions whether I would be able to do it right. Whenever I take up a role or play a certain character, I cannot keep my audience base in mind. Big stars can do that because unki ek image hoti hai and log us image ko jeena chahte hain. But for me as an actor, fan base is never the reference, but what matters is my own challenges as a performer."
He added, "There was a fear of failure...whether or not I would be able to pull it off or not. But the director showed a lot of belief in me and that’s what gave me the confidence to take the plunge."
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The actor also discussed whether explicit content on OTT platforms should undergo censorship or not. "They have the choice to not watch it. Today, all kinds of work should be made and is being made. From adult content to family dramas, there is no dearth of content. You can choose what you want to see. But why would anyone want to take the charge of deciding what should be made and what not. In fact, there is no way to decide what will hurt whom. Aaj kal log har baat par hurt hote hain," he stated.
He further went on to say, "As a consumer for content online, I would know who should be my company for any particular project. Ye behes mujhe samajh nahi aati. Hum parivaar ke saath baithkar baat karne ka samay nahi nikaal paate, par humein yeh ladai karni hai ki hum unke saath baith kar ek film dekh sakte hain ya nahin."