FEATURE

As an actor, I love seeing my movies on the big screen. There is no other experience quite like it. But I definitely have to say that with OTT there is more freedom. People are willing to explore more stories and there are lesser restrictions.

character and the movie as such is very socially relevant. I actually got in touch with my father regarding the role. My father is a Paramilitary officer and has served in the CISF and NSG and has played a lot of sports in his professional career. I wanted to check with him about gender testing in sports and he did tell me about how it is very prominent. He also threw light on so many athletes who have to go through humiliation and end up getting depressed because of this procedure. He encouraged me to take this movie up and be a part of this subject,” shares Abhishek who is said to return to the horror-comedy genre with the movie, Bhediya. He will be seen reprising his role from Stree.

In a recent interview, Abhishek shared that he had to memorize lengthy lines and dialogues for the movie. For which he agrees and says, “I actually shadowed my lawyer friend quite a bit to understand their personalities inside and outside the court. I also understood that lawyers also rehearse lines and practice before they present in front of the court, the process is pretty much similar to that of actors. I did the same. I am not great at memorizing lines but for this one, I had to.” While on the topic, we asked Abhishek about his experience working with Taapsee and he had only good things to say about the actress, “In one word, it was just easy. She works very hard and rehearses a lot before coming to the set. Most importantly, I was amused by her physical transformation. It is amazing when an actor puts in her all for a role and it is lovely working with such actors,” he tells us.

Abhishek has tried his hands on everything from comedy to horror to thrillers, ask him his favourite genre, and he says, “I love being part of thrillers, there is a certain mystery to it.”

Before entering the movie business, Abhishek learned the tricks of the craft by performing in plays. He worked on several theatre plays and developed his own acting process. What is this process and he says, “I read the script and don’t over think the character? I like to be prepared of course but I use my time to learn about the script and the character’s mindset.”

Abhishek being an actor and a casting director has his own journey when it comes to choosing a script. The actor comes with a tonne of experience and he tells us how “I read a script like a story. Right from the time I was a child, I grew up reading a lot of Panchatantra stories, and somewhere I started reading books from different languages. I have read books in Bengali, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Hindi of course. I liked reading stories and when language is no barrier, you can read and get to learn about so many stories. So when a script comes to me, I read the story like a child. There is not much of a strategy behind the choice, if the child in me likes the story and enjoys it, I go for it. The idea is to make the audience want to listen to a story and if the script can do that, then I am all for it.”

Having seen his movies on the big screen as well as on OTT, we asked Abhishek what his favourite medium was. He quickly responded saying, “As an audience, I love watching movies on the big screen. As an actor, I love seeing my movies on the big screen. There is no other experience quite like it. But I definitely have to say that with OTT there is more freedom. People are willing to explore more stories and there are lesser restrictions.”

Photos: Abhishek Bannerjee/Instagram, Amazon Prime Video

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FITNESS DARPAN 3

Holiday Habits toavoid

A quick guide to help you make better fitness decisions.

BY JAS JOHAL

Every year the months blow right by and the holiday season forever remains fast approaching. Before you know it, you’re walking through the mall with the sound of holiday jingles filling the air as shoppers make their way down the “wish lists” of loved ones.

It’s tough not to enjoy the magical wonder created by the holidays, however being in the fitness industry it can be quite cringe-worthy seeing many set themselves back after working extremely hard in the gym for the entire year.

By no means am I the Grinch that is seeking to rob you of the holidays, however I am here to try to guide you in making better decisions so that when January comes around, you’re not full of complete and utter regret.

HABIT #1: Eating-out multiple times a week

In certain industries the Christmas party is the anticipated year-end get together where everyone can finally let loose. Many businesses will host these at a restaurant. For some of us there will be more than one social engagement tied to work which we will have to attend during this period, and that means that the frequency of eating out is sure to rise.

SOLUTION #1:

When planning any social engagements, if you have the choice between either home-cooking versus the restaurant, always pick the former. Upon arriving at the dinner, always focus on the healthy options available such as fruits, vegetables and protein. Prioritizing the space on your plate for the healthy options while only leaving a modest amount of space for the dessert will go a long way. Generally speaking a lot of the main dishes we find during the holidays are rich in calories, therefore adding on helpings of dessert on top is sure to cause the waistline to thicken.

HABIT #2: Disrupting your exercise routine by taking the entire month off

We can all agree that during the holidays the rigorous schedule of events can quickly become overwhelming, and balancing these commitments with our already demanding work, life and home duties can push many over the edge. After hitting snooze on a couple of morning workouts due to a late night we decide that we should give it up entirely for the month and return back fresh in the new year. Countless members of yoga, spin, crossfit, and gyms across the country all walk past the front desk in mid-November asking to have their memberships put on hold.

For many, if they’re unable to engage in their exercise routine to the exact degree they’ve written out then they will not do it at all. This is sometimes referred to as the “all or nothing,” approach. Such rigidity can be a beneficial trait during certain instances, however during the holidays it will work against you.

SOLUTION #2:

Do not cancel any memberships; instead reduce the frequency and/or duration of your visits. If you’re someone that is accustomed to training 4x/ week for 60-minute sessions then maybe reduce it down to 2-3x/week for 30-45 minutes. Sneaking in 15-30-minute workouts where possible doesn’t seem like a lot but when it’s matched up against no exercise at all, they win every time!

During the holidays creativity will be your best friend. If you don’t have any access to the gym then be prepared to travel with some of your own equipment such as resistant bands and kettlebells. Whenever you have the choice of moving versus sitting, walking versus driving, always choose the more health-conscious and not convenient option! Instead of spending time as a family sitting around the TV, find ways to incorporate family walks in the evening after dinner.

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