Versatility is an actor’s biggest strength: Amitt Singh

Tell us about your character in ‘Ziddi Dil Maane Na’.

The character that I am playing is that of Dr Aneesh Malhotra … an old friend and colleague of Monami. He is the polar opposite of Karan …a guy who wears his heart on his sleeve, a charmer with an easy-going attitude.

Singh in 'Bhaukaal' | Image Credit: Instagram/Amitt Singh

You have worked in a number of daily soaps. How has the pandemic changed the small screen industry?

In the first wave, the work was completely stopped. In the second wave, I was working in a bio-secure bubble in an isolated resort in Silvassa. Pandemic has taught us, no matter what a show must go on. We follow all the necessary precautions during the shoot.

How does your stint in the film industry enrich you as an actor?

I feel learning is an ongoing process. You are never fully prepared. I have read multiple books on acting and have done many workshops, but on-set experience and learnings are very important to enrich you as an actor. Understanding your co-actors' space is important too. I seek to learn from everyone and everything around me.

Singh during anti-COVID-19 lockdown | Image Credit: Instagram/Amitt Singh

Being a regular television actor, how do you choose scripts when offered in the film industry? Do you try to avoid the shades of characters you have already played on TV?

Definitely, I would prefer exploring different characters. Most of the TV show’s concepts are almost similar, still, I try not to repeat the type of characters I played earlier. I think an actor’s biggest strength is his/her versatility.

What kind of roles are you now looking for in both television, films and OTT?

I have already been a part of projects with different genres, like horror, action, crime drama etc. but I haven’t got a chance to explore rom-coms. I’m looking for such opportunities.