Ishwak Singh on working with Prakash Jha, Devashish Makhija and Gaurav Madan: This has been one of the most transformative phases for me as an actor

Having been part of films like Aligarh, Tamasha and Veere Di Wedding, along with OTT projects such as Paatal Lok, Rocket Boys and Made in Heaven, Ishwak Singh is now gearing up for an interesting slate of releases with Prakash Jha’s Janaadesh, Devashish Makhija’s Gandhari and Gaurav Madan’s indie feature What Remains.The coming year appears to be an important phase in the actor’s career, with Ishwak taking on three distinct characters across very different narrative worlds. Adding to the momentum, he has also started shooting for another project in Lucknow, details of which are currently under wraps. Interestingly, the actor underwent extensive preparation for these roles, including learning different dialects and language styles.Speaking about the phase he is currently in, Ishwak says, “This has been one of the most transformative phases for me as an actor. With projects like Prakash Jha’s Janaadesh, Devashish Makhija’s Gandhari and Gaurav Madan’s What Remains lined up for 2026, what makes this phase especially exciting is how distinctly different each story and character has been. Each project demanded extensive dialect and language training, and I found myself working across different accents, from regional cadences to Bengali inflections to the nuanced musicality of a Pahadi dialect. Getting the dialect right was extremely important for me to fully step into the skin of each character, and the entire process has been deeply enriching.”Beyond the characters, Ishwak says the opportunity to collaborate with filmmakers from varied creative spaces has added another layer to the experience. He shares, “I’ve also recently started shooting for an exciting new project in Lucknow, though I can’t reveal much about it at the moment. Beyond the performances, collaborating with filmmakers and creative voices like Prakash Jha, Gaurav Madan and Devashish Makhija has been immensely fulfilling because each of them brings a unique perspective and energy to the table.”