Theatre is my first love, says Paresh Rawal

Now that his super-hit Hindi play Kishan vs Kanhaiya is being adapted into a Bollywood laugh riot OMG Oh My God, Paresh Rawal talks to TOI about his love for theatre and how he makes time for it.
You returned to theatre with Kishan vs Kanhaiya after a long gap. Why did you choose this particular play?
I have always been doing theatre, even through my film career.It is only with Gujarati theatre that I made a comeback after 16 years, with a play called Dear Father. Sometimes, you come across scripts and stories you believe in and you really want to be a part of. That’s why I chose Kishan vs Kanhaiya.
Now that the play is being adapted into a typical Bollywood flick OMG Oh My God, do you think it will be as successful as the play?
I think OMG Oh My God is going to be a huge success, even bigger hit than the play! Because in the film, we have tried to do something different. While working on the play, I eventually realised what the audiences want. So the film has been tried and tested, keeping their tastes in mind.
Theatre or films, which medium do you prefer?
I would love to do more theatre. It keeps on sharpening my skills. I belong to it and it’s my first love.
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