Adarsh ​​Gourav on his latest show ‘Extrapolation’ and how ‘White Tiger’ changed his life

A morning curfew was imposed to protect the Indians from the scorching sun. It’s 2059, people are paying for every breath of clean air; oxygen tanks and sleeping bags have become commonplace, and fake news continues to plague the subcontinent. That’s filmmaker Scott Z. Burns’ extrapolation for India in a world where climate change has begun to kill.

Episode 5 of Apple TV+’s latest climate sci-fi show inferfeature Adarsh ​​Gourav Confronting the country’s worsening climate crisis.In an exclusive interview with Hindusthe actor shared his experience filming for the show and his plans for the future.

Adarsh ​​rises to fame after breakout performance in Balram white tiger. In his most recent gig, he played Gaurav, another driver who smuggles seeds across the subcontinent. The actor said he wasn’t tired of playing characters who happened to be drivers, and took the time to notice that Balram and Gaurav were very different people.Speaking of Gaurav, he said: “He comes from such a different world! His past is very different. [from Balram’s] His views on religion, culture, and his own country also vary widely. So for me, the preparation for Gaurav was very unique. “

Although it’s a Western production, Adarsh ​​isn’t concerned about the portrayal of India, as many of the show’s cast and crew have Indian ancestry.The episode is directed by Rich Mehta, who previously directed Delhi crime According to Adash, it is “one of the best shows in India”. However, he mentions that external gaze is sometimes crucial. “There are a lot of issues that we become desensitized to, or that we don’t notice, but when people from different countries witness these issues, they may recognize the importance of amplifying them.

Adarsh’s character on the show, set up the way he is, is a victim of fake news. He believed almost every other WhatsApp conspiracy theory, and was adamant that large conglomerates had their backs. “As long as we don’t preach, movies can be used to raise awareness about the evils of fake news,” said the actor, who sees movies as an effective medium for addressing such issues. He also said that his character is a reflection of ordinary Indians. “Gaurav 100% accurately represents the voice, thought and way of talking of today’s Indian street man.”

It’s hard to have a conversation with a BAFTA-nominated actor without mentioning it white tiger. ” white tiger Changed my life; it put me in touch with the best people and some of the best opportunities, I hope infer Pushed that further and helped me reach people globally. “

Asked if he would like to speculate on the future of the entertainment industry, Adarsh ​​was quick to quip, “It’s too scary, I don’t think about it.” He continued, “But I hope artificial intelligence doesn’t replace actors. Via ChatGPT Clear exams and write lyrics to songs, and the idea that it might replace us is frightening.” Although artificial intelligence is becoming more powerful in the information age, the actor doesn’t think it can replace art created by humans.

To diversify his footprint in the industry and stay relevant, he has been exploring audio programming and admits voice work excites him. “I love being able to use my voice to speak to different people and animals. I know I have a knack for that.” Last year, he participated in a project called Sandman Produced for Audible India, there will be an audio show with Prajakta Koli and Taaruk Raina later this month.

Currently, the actor claims to be fascinated by non-fiction content, “I prefer documentaries to fiction. In fiction, we limit ourselves to convey things in a certain way. But reality is more twisted and crazy than fiction,” he share road. “I find it very interesting how people behave when they talk about or share their stories.” “I watched everything that breathes Last week, I had a total meltdown,” he added with a laugh, adding that he wanted to make a documentary as soon as it was over.

Adarsh ​​will be at Who Gaye Hum Kaha Except Ananya Panday and Siddhant Chaturvedi.He also starred in the Netflix comedy series Guns and Gulabs And revealed that he is currently working with director Reema Kagti on a project called Malegon.