In a world where social norms often limit acceptance and understanding, stories of bravery and resilience become vital.
'36 Days' explores these themes through intricate characters and stories.
Among the various plots of the series, a compelling story is that of Tony Walia and Tara, essayed by Chandan and Sushant Divgikar, respectively, which offers an outside view of social identity taboos and the associated prejudices.
Talking about how he navigated his character, Chandan reflected, "It was really difficult for me to bring out the emotion of dislike for Sushant Divgikar's on-screen character Tara. It was Sushant's constant assurance that helped me move forward; It reminded me that The People Outside is much worse than what Tony does to Tara.”
"While playing Tony and interacting with Tara, I began to understand what my paternal uncle might have felt in the '80s, when families ostracized their children for being different," Chandan shared.
Sharing personal anecdotes about the struggle of his paternal uncle, who was ostracized by his family for being different, Chandan revealed, “My uncle was a victim because he was different. Back then, it was even more difficult and my dad was his only support in the family.”
“When we were children, we only remembered the love and affection he gave us during the holidays. Now, looking back and having played a character who harbors so much hatred towards the third gender, I realized the immense struggles he must have faced on a daily basis. I really hope that Tony's character pierces people's hearts and makes them hate him, but also makes them realize the importance of treating everyone equally,” Chandan concluded.
Directed by Vishal Furia, '36 Days' is an official Indian adaptation of the Welsh drama '35 Diwrnod', starring Neha Sharma, Amruta Khanvilkar, Shruti Seth and Sharib Hashmi.
Set against the backdrop of a quiet suburban housing estate in Goa, the thriller takes viewers through a complex labyrinth of lies, deceit, romance and intrigue, as a mysterious woman shakes up the neighborhood after entering the scene.
'36 Days' airs on SonyLIV.
'36 Days' explores these themes through intricate characters and stories.
Among the various plots of the series, a compelling story is that of Tony Walia and Tara, essayed by Chandan and Sushant Divgikar, respectively, which offers an outside view of social identity taboos and the associated prejudices.
Talking about how he navigated his character, Chandan reflected, "It was really difficult for me to bring out the emotion of dislike for Sushant Divgikar's on-screen character Tara. It was Sushant's constant assurance that helped me move forward; It reminded me that The People Outside is much worse than what Tony does to Tara.”
"While playing Tony and interacting with Tara, I began to understand what my paternal uncle might have felt in the '80s, when families ostracized their children for being different," Chandan shared.
Sharing personal anecdotes about the struggle of his paternal uncle, who was ostracized by his family for being different, Chandan revealed, “My uncle was a victim because he was different. Back then, it was even more difficult and my dad was his only support in the family.”
“When we were children, we only remembered the love and affection he gave us during the holidays. Now, looking back and having played a character who harbors so much hatred towards the third gender, I realized the immense struggles he must have faced on a daily basis. I really hope that Tony's character pierces people's hearts and makes them hate him, but also makes them realize the importance of treating everyone equally,” Chandan concluded.
Directed by Vishal Furia, '36 Days' is an official Indian adaptation of the Welsh drama '35 Diwrnod', starring Neha Sharma, Amruta Khanvilkar, Shruti Seth and Sharib Hashmi.
Set against the backdrop of a quiet suburban housing estate in Goa, the thriller takes viewers through a complex labyrinth of lies, deceit, romance and intrigue, as a mysterious woman shakes up the neighborhood after entering the scene.
'36 Days' airs on SonyLIV.
