"Paresh sir is an acting institution in himself", says actor Raj Qushal

Actor Raj Qushal who impressed audiences in his debut web film 'Jaadugar 'on OTT as Lalli, is now again garnering accolades for his big screen debut film 'Dream Girl 2' for essaying the character of Ali. Helmed by Raaj Shaandilyaa, the romantic comedy stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Ananya Pandey in titular roles.
The debutante actor gets candid about his working experience and his character in the film.
Raj shared, "I have been cast as the nephew of Paresh Rawal in the film, portraying the character of Ali. Paresh Rawal's character is deeply rooted in ethics and culture, while Ali engages in activities that go against these values behind his back. The filming had already concluded before I joined the cast, and the movie was scheduled for release on 7th July. However, due to significant changes, I received a call from Casting Bay for this role. Following an audition and a meeting with the director, everything fell into place. It is worth noting that the character has a distinct and unique hairstyle will surely tickle your funny bones. Even director raaj sir laughed hard seeing my final look after hair colour."
Sharing his working experience with Paresh Rawal he stated, "Paresh sir is an esteemed senior professional in his field. He is an acting institution in himself. When I met him for the first time, it reminded me of one of his iconic character played by Mama Thakur in the movie 'Dilwale', as I have been following Paresh sir's work since my childhood. It was truly a blessing to have the opportunity to collaborate with him. We worked together for an extended period of time, and during one particular scene, an AD interrupted us. The director called out to me, declaring "your scene is wrapped up." In response, I informed Paresh sir that it was time for us to wrap up as well. Paresh sir, being the dedicated professional that he is, promptly removed his wig. That's when the ad director told, that Paresh's work was not yet finished. He looked at me and I looked at him and we both started laughing."
Sharing about the brief he received from the director he stated, "Raaj sir possesses exceptional clarity in his vision and has a profound understanding of his expectations from his actors. His thorough briefings ensured that there were no obstacles or complexities in portraying the character. His ingenuity in the creative process is truly remarkable. I diligently adhered to his vision and found immense satisfaction in collaborating with him during the project.."
Describing his working experience in the film he mentioned, "The experience of being surrounded by such esteemed individuals and talented actors was both enjoyable and highly educational. Let me tell you, I had the privilege of encountering Ayushmann bhai, the very first celebrity I had ever laid eyes on in person, for which I got beaten up. This encounter left a lasting impression on me, albeit in a comical way (Laughs). It was around 13 years ago at Firoz Shah Kotla Stadium, where Ayushmann was hosting. I approached him for an autograph, and he gave me. Later on, while playing cricket with my friends, I proudly displayed that autograph so this unexpected interruption caused the cricket match to come to a halt. Hence, a friend of mine angrily tore up the autograph and I got into a fight with him in which I got beaten up a lot."
Speaking about the kind of responses he's receiving he tells, "So far the responses have been amazing and people are really enjoying the film. I've been getting appreciation for my look and acting."