New Delhi: Actor Aashim Gulati is all set for the 2nd season of ‘Taj’ which begins 15 years after the top of the primary season. The new instalment charts Salim’s journey from being the exiled enemy of the Mughal Empire to searching for blood and revenge in an try to develop into the following emperor.
The actor is worked up concerning the second season of the collection and believes that it was the proper timing for him to tackle this difficult character. Aashim reveals that he would not have been capable of play the position of Salim three years again, however now it is the best place that he’s in. He additional provides that the present just isn’t similar to Mughal-e-Azam, as it is a pure household drama and he has not even touched the floor of the greats, who’ve performed Salim previously.
Talking about his position as Salim, Aashim says that he desires to carry his personal flavours to the character and never make it a caricature. Aashim shared, “We have received so much love for Season 1 and now Season 2 is a progression of many years. I have tried to bring my own flavours to the character while keeping the essence of the history intact. It’s my baby, and I have nurtured it till the release. After that, it’s for the audience to see and judge. I am grateful for this opportunity and can’t wait for the audience to see the show. Also playing a father for the first time in my life was an interesting experience, and I hope to do justice to the character.”
Aashim Gulati additionally displays on his expertise working with the legendary actor Naseeruddin Shah in ‘Taj’ and says, “From the very first reading of the script to the time I finished shooting, I felt a mix of nervousness and intimidation. I knew that I had to bring my A-game to the table and couldn’t afford to fumble. However, it was more like Salim standing in front of Akbar, rather than Aashim standing in front of Naseer sir. It wasn’t Naseer sir who was intimidating, but his body of work that made me feel a bit edgy. To ease my nerves, I hoodwinked my mind to believe that it is ‘Salim and Akbar’, not Aashim and Naseer Sir in a face off. That helped me stay focused on my character and therefore the performance.”
The actor additionally opened up about his previous decisions of working in tv, saying that he did not need to flip down any alternatives and aimed to realize each monetary stability and inventive satisfaction. He additionally shared that he as soon as misplaced a job to somebody who had a bigger social media following than him, and that have taught him to adapt to the altering instances by enhancing his social media presence.
‘Taj Season 2’ guarantees to be an exhilarating experience, and Aashim Gulati’s portrayal of Salim is certain to impress audiences with its depth and authenticity. ‘Taj – Reign of Revenge’, the follow-up season of ZEE5’s authentic collection ‘Taj – Divided by Blood’, will begin streaming on ZEE5 from May 12.
