Mumbai, Actor Shreyas Talpade, who underwent angioplasty after suffering a heart attack last year, says he will wait to do films with action and high-intensity drama sequences until he fully recovers.
The "Iqbal" star was taken to a hospital in Mumbai after he collapsed at his residence on December 14, 2023. He was discharged after a week.
Talpade said he is currently taking things slow and awaiting the release of his latest film "Kartam Bhugatam".
“There are some limitations right now because my recovery is still in progress.My doctors said 'six more months and you should be good as new'. So, I will wait.
"But till then, there are some films that I am working on which probably don't have that kind of action sequences or high-intensity drama sequences, which I wouldn't be able to do right away," Talpade said in an interview here. "
"Kartam Bhugatam" directed by Soham P Shah is a psychological thriller film which will release in theaters on May 17.
The actor will also be seen in Kangana Ranaut's "Emergency", in which she plays former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in the comedy film "Welcome to the Jungle", and will reprise the voice role of Allu Arjun's iconic character Pushpa Raj. Will fulfill.Hindi dubbed version of "Pushpa 2: The Rule".
He said, "The kind of work I'm doing now and the line-up I have over the next few months is very interesting. It's a nice mixed bag... I'm just keeping my fingers crossed and praying I am doing it." Added.
According to the 48-year-old actor, films are supposed to be a big screen experience.
“Films should be released in theaters and then whatever happens, you leave it to the audience.I think he is the best judge. Once they are spending money and coming to theatres, they want their value for money.
"Every film has its own destiny. After doing your work, it's time for the audience to watch it and give their verdict... As an actor, if you think you've given them something new, interesting, original If given, they will accept it." It is above.Not me, you move on to the next film, the next story."
Talpade also said that he wants his film "Who's Pravin Tambe?", a biopic based on Indian cricketer Pravin Tambe, to also be released in theaters in 2022. Backed by Fox Sta Studios along with Friday Filmworks and Bootroom Sports Production, the film will have a direct-to-digital release on Disney+Hotstar.
"I remember when the edit was locked, Neeraj Pandey (producer) called me and said that he loved both me and the film. He said that his only regret was that we could not release it in theatres. will not be able to do.Because it has already been commissioned for an OTT platform. We felt bad because it deserved a theatrical release, nevertheless, it reached many people and ultimately that's what we want."
Talpade, who rose to fame with comedy roles in multi-starrer film franchises like 'Golmaal' and 'Housefull', said he is happy to get the opportunity to showcase different facets of himself as an actor.
“You are in this profession to explore different roles, different characters. When you get typecast, you feel a little disappointed.But then, there comes a time when people look at you differently.
He said, "There are some films that break that mold and give you a chance to show something else. That's the opportunity. If you don't really succeed in that, I think that's your loss." "
Vijay Raaz, Madhu and Aksha Pardasani also join the cast of "Karta Bhugatam".The film, which will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, is produced by Gandhar Films & Studios Pvt. Ltd. Ltd.
The "Iqbal" star was taken to a hospital in Mumbai after he collapsed at his residence on December 14, 2023. He was discharged after a week.
Talpade said he is currently taking things slow and awaiting the release of his latest film "Kartam Bhugatam".
“There are some limitations right now because my recovery is still in progress.My doctors said 'six more months and you should be good as new'. So, I will wait.
"But till then, there are some films that I am working on which probably don't have that kind of action sequences or high-intensity drama sequences, which I wouldn't be able to do right away," Talpade said in an interview here. "
"Kartam Bhugatam" directed by Soham P Shah is a psychological thriller film which will release in theaters on May 17.
The actor will also be seen in Kangana Ranaut's "Emergency", in which she plays former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in the comedy film "Welcome to the Jungle", and will reprise the voice role of Allu Arjun's iconic character Pushpa Raj. Will fulfill.Hindi dubbed version of "Pushpa 2: The Rule".
He said, "The kind of work I'm doing now and the line-up I have over the next few months is very interesting. It's a nice mixed bag... I'm just keeping my fingers crossed and praying I am doing it." Added.
According to the 48-year-old actor, films are supposed to be a big screen experience.
“Films should be released in theaters and then whatever happens, you leave it to the audience.I think he is the best judge. Once they are spending money and coming to theatres, they want their value for money.
"Every film has its own destiny. After doing your work, it's time for the audience to watch it and give their verdict... As an actor, if you think you've given them something new, interesting, original If given, they will accept it." It is above.Not me, you move on to the next film, the next story."
Talpade also said that he wants his film "Who's Pravin Tambe?", a biopic based on Indian cricketer Pravin Tambe, to also be released in theaters in 2022. Backed by Fox Sta Studios along with Friday Filmworks and Bootroom Sports Production, the film will have a direct-to-digital release on Disney+Hotstar.
"I remember when the edit was locked, Neeraj Pandey (producer) called me and said that he loved both me and the film. He said that his only regret was that we could not release it in theatres. will not be able to do.Because it has already been commissioned for an OTT platform. We felt bad because it deserved a theatrical release, nevertheless, it reached many people and ultimately that's what we want."
Talpade, who rose to fame with comedy roles in multi-starrer film franchises like 'Golmaal' and 'Housefull', said he is happy to get the opportunity to showcase different facets of himself as an actor.
“You are in this profession to explore different roles, different characters. When you get typecast, you feel a little disappointed.But then, there comes a time when people look at you differently.
He said, "There are some films that break that mold and give you a chance to show something else. That's the opportunity. If you don't really succeed in that, I think that's your loss." "
Vijay Raaz, Madhu and Aksha Pardasani also join the cast of "Karta Bhugatam".The film, which will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, is produced by Gandhar Films & Studios Pvt. Ltd. Ltd.
