Jackky Bhagnani returns to acting after six years with Independence Day anthem 'Tere Rang Mein': "I wanted the street credibility and respect of Gen Z"
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Bhagnani described himself as a patriot and shared the nature of the song played an important role in his decision to face the camera again. “I am a patriot by heart. It’s been quite some time since I faced the camera. So, I thought the best way to come back is with the right cause,” Bhagnani shared.
Adding to this, The star's return comes after several years of focusing primarily on movie production. According to Bhagnani, stepping away from acting was a conscious decision as he worked behind the scenes and became more involved in producing films.
Meanwhile, Bhagnani shared his experience as a producer made him rethink the way he wanted to approach his acting career. He explained that producing his own films gave him greater control over the projects he wanted to associate with. “I realised that I should produce my own films because if I do that, no one will question it,” he shared.
Notably, The star-producer also spoke about wanting to establish greater credibility among younger audiences. He shared that even when some of his films performed well, he felt he had not received the recognition he was looking for as an star. “I felt that even in the films that were working, I wasn’t getting credibility. I wanted the street credibility and respect of Gen Z, they should see that this is made by me,” Bhagnani shared.
As per the latest buzz, Now that he is returning to acting, Bhagnani shared he is not looking to sign projects simply for the sake of being on screen. Instead, he is searching for a role that offers something different.
In further updates, The star shared he is looking for something “disruptive” for his next acting project, suggesting that his return to films will be guided by the kind of material he finds creatively interesting.
On top of that, Bhagnani also spoke about his wife, star Rakul Preet Singh, who will soon be seen as Surpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1. The star-producer expressed confidence in her performance and shared the movie could introduce another side of her talent to Hindi-speaking audiences. “Rakul is my superstar. She has seen superstardom in the South. She has so much more to offer to the Hindi audience, and Ramayana will do that for her,” he shared.
Bhagnani also acknowledged the challenges involved in portraying a character such as Surpanakha. “Surpanakha can be a tricky character, but she has played it with elegance,” he added.
Source: Bollywood Hungama