He got looks, charming persona a multi-talented actor Purab Kohli. Before trying his hand in Bollywood, he was a V.J too. Though he wanted to become a pilot but landed up in acting profession. And the story behind this is, after he completed his graduation, he was sitting back home without any constructive work.
And then he got to know about the audition to be conducted in his city for a TV show. He went for the audition and guess what, he got selected. And his first TV show “Hip Hip Hoorray” became a super smash success. Post-‘H3’, he gained loads of popularity amongst gen-x. Then he was seen playing vital roles in “Chota Moo Badi Baat” and “Sangarsh”. He has an experience of several AD commercial too; Castrol, Colgate, Pizza Hut and many more under his kitty. And he has been associated to films which have done fairly great in the market of show-biz like “Rock On”, “My brother Nikhil”, “Awarapan”, “13th Floor” and “Who Lamhe”. These days he is busy with the promotion of his film “Yeh Mera India”. During his interaction with media he gave detailed briefing about the film, his role and forthcoming projects.
Tell us about the story of the film.
-This film of Mr. N.Chandra, stories deal with racial bias, communal bias, caste bias, class bias, gender bias, lingual bias and immigrant bias that plaque the today’s society and the outcome is startling. It is the human ability to redeem him at any given moment which reveals that behind every bad news there is good news. It is a story of one day in the life of 12 people from different strata of Mumbai city.
Will this film of N.Chandra succeed as previous ones to leave an impact on the audience?
-Certainly yes, the making of the film will influence mind of people and force them to think about the ugly side of social conditions prevailing in the society.”
What is your role in the film?
-I play a son of a filthy rich family who is born with a silver spoon and golden plate. He is in love with Smilie Suri.
There are so many characters in the film. Was there justice given to each and every role?
–When the script was narrated to all of us, we knew that the film stars around 12-13 characters and that’s the need of the subject. Everyone has its role and significance. And I am very happy in what kind of work was assigned to me and what outcome the role has given to the subject.
How was the experience to work with veteran N.Chandra?
–Mr. N.Chandra is one of the most composed and calm director I have ever come across. He is so easy-going yet so passionate about film-making and portraying his actions, thoughts and believe through his work.
Tell us about the most memorable or exciting scene of the film according to you.
–In many of the scenes live-recording has taken place. So during one of the live-recording between me and Smilie, when she got to know that live is going to happen, then she became quiet nervous and stated mugging up the script. It was fun to watch.
And what about Smile Suri?
-She is hard-working and equally dedicated towards her work and acting.
You started your film career with film “Bus Yun Hi”. Tell us about it.
–It was my first film which released in 2003. I worked with Nandita Das though the film did not do well but I enjoyed working in this film.
Any planning, in what kind of films you looking to forward to act in?
-I am looking forward to work in action-pact and romantic film which is absolute commercial flick with songs. After “My Brother Nikhil” I get offers of sensitive and serious type of roles.
What are your up-coming projects?
-He has untitled film under Moserbear, Priyadarshan and makers of “Bheja Fry”.
