No Fear Of Being ‘Typecast': Karan Tacker On His Dad Roles In Khakee, Tanvi The Great
Breaking stereotypes of being typecast, Karan Tacker embraced fatherly roles on screen, starting with the web show Khakee: The Bihar Chapter.
Unlike many actors who hesitate to take on paternal roles, Karan Tacker has wholeheartedly embraced the challenge. After making his debut as a father in the web series Khakee: The Bihar Chapter, he's reprising the role in the upcoming film Tanvi The Great, showcasing his versatility as an actor. But doesn't he fear being typecast? Karan said no!
In a recent interview with The Times of India, Karan said, 'I've never really looked at these things from such a micro lens where I feel that once you play a father, then you will only be cast as a father. I don't think I will get typecast. In my next project, I am not playing a father." He elaborated further, saying, 'It's the character you pick. The profession of that character or his age is all peripheral and it doesn't really matter."
Drawing inspiration from veteran actor Anupam Kher, Karan Tacker reflected on the importance of role selection. Citing Anupam's bold career choices, Karan noted, 'He started his career playing an old man in Saaransh (1984). I think he was not even 30 years old when he started. I feel all this slotting is in some people's minds. If you can excel in what you do, I don't think these things matter."
Tanvi The Great has earned international recognition, defying traditional Bollywood norms. According to Karan, the distinction between mainstream and unconventional cinema has become increasingly blurred, allowing films like Tanvi The Great to break through and resonate globally.
He continued, 'What is a typical Bollywood film? Who knew Laapataa Ladies is going to be successful at the box office? Who knew Vicky Donor would be a commercial success? These are all unconventional films that became massive hits and then people started following the narrative. These concept films were never supposed to be commercially viable. Today concept films have become typical Bollywood films."
On the work front, Karan Tacker has returned to Neeraj Pandey's Special Ops series for its upcoming season. Special Ops Season 2 was released on July 18. The web series features a star-studded cast including Kay Kay Menon, Prakash Raj and Tahir Raj Bhasin.
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