Playing Down-To-Earth Character Like Ganga Prasad From Doree Was On My Checklist: Amar Upadhyay

New Delhi: COLORS is all set to deliver a compelling social drama that’s certain to spark a dialog about gender inequality. Set in Varanasi, the mentioned providing revolves round a six-year-old Doree, who challenges the male-dominated handloom trade with the help of her foster father, Ganga Prasad. Kailashi Devi Thakurain is the dictator of the Thakur household who’re well-known handloom aristocrats, and her sons are the heirs of her empire. Talking in regards to the present, Amar Upadhyay shares his views and experiences.

Q: Tell us one thing about your present ‘Doree’

 

A: Highlighting social points like woman little one abandonment, the present ‘Doree’ traces the story of Doree, a six-year-old doting daughter who lives together with her foster father, Ganga Prasad within the Bunkar mohalla of Varanasi. Ganga Prasad is a devoted father who finds his life’s goal in mentioning Doree with nice values regardless of having one non-functional arm.  While Ganga Prasad counts himself fortunate to have a daughter, the ruler of Varanasi’s handloom empire, Kailashi Devi Thakur deems daughters as unworthy. A propagator of patriarchy, Kailashi Devi has a conservative view which is at odds with Doree, a progressive woman. It will likely be fascinating to observe what the conflict of those two competing ideologies has in retailer for the viewers.

Q: Tell us about your character within the present.

A: I’ll be essaying the function of Ganga Prasad, who belongs to the Bunkar group in Varanasi. He has spent his life observing his mom’s weaving abilities. However, he could not be educated as a weaver as a result of an impaired hand. He is a simple, easy, and down-to-earth particular person. His life takes a flip when he saves an deserted child woman from drowning within the Ganges, turns into a devoted father to her, and names her Doree.

Q: What made you say sure to the present?

A: It is a present that goes past mere leisure. Two causes compelled me to say sure to Doree – first is the social stigma that the present sheds gentle upon and the second is my character of Ganga Prasad. The social concern of girl-child abandonment nonetheless prevails in our society and in lots of elements of our nation ladies are thought of a burden. I’ve condemned the ideas of people that don’t think about their daughters as necessary as their sons. I’ve a daughter named Chenab, who fills our lives with heat, love, consolation, and happiness. If by way of this present, we may make the smallest change, I’d really feel fulfilled. Secondly, taking part in a easy, and down-to-earth character like Ganga Prasad was all the time on my guidelines. 

Q: ‘Doree’ highlights the social stigma of woman little one abandonment. What are your ideas on the difficulty?

A: One of the explanations to affix the present Doree was to deliver at the least 1% of change in society by way of it. Many people in each city and rural areas nonetheless maintain the view that woman kids are a burden. This perception continues to persist even immediately, and it is essential to handle and problem it.  

Q: How has it been working with the TV’s iconic villain, Sudhaa Chandran?

A: Collaborating with Sudhaa ji is an absolute honour and a outstanding expertise. Witnessing her dedication and the finesse she brings to her craft is really inspiring. Working together with her shouldn’t be solely professionally enriching but in addition a chance for private development. We share a beautiful dynamic as co-actors. She is a superb human being with an incredible persona.

Q: Three causes to observe ‘Doree’?

A: Firstly, it has an emotional father-daughter observe that may tug at your heartstrings. Secondly, it delivers an important social message difficult the idea that ladies are inferior to boys and their abandonment at delivery. Lastly, my character of Ganga Prasad will amaze my followers. I’ve by no means embodied such a personality earlier. 

Q: In immediately’s time, how necessary is it for tv reveals like ‘Doree’ to have thought-provoking themes?

A: I’ve admired COLORS for striving to make a distinction and difficult societal norms. With ‘Doree’ we hope to unfold consciousness about this ‘chhoti soch’ and stage the dialog round such necessary subjects within the public sphere. As an actor, I hope that this present can have a optimistic and lasting influence on its viewers.

Q: Lastly, what would you wish to say to your followers and the viewers eagerly awaiting your presence in ‘Doree’?

A: I wish to specific my heartfelt gratitude for the unimaginable help and pleasure from my beloved followers who’re eagerly awaiting my look in Doree. Your enthusiasm is the best validation for me. I can’t wait to reconnect with the viewers by way of this present.   

Stay tuned to ‘Doree’, premiering on sixth November at 9:00 pm and thereafter each Monday to Friday solely on COLORS.