Aarya Babbar: I was born to play Raavan

While many label Raavan as the villain, he is a hero in the eyes of Aarya Babbar. The actor is making his fiction debut on TV in 'Sankat Mochan Mahabali Hanumaan' as Raavan.
“I have been offered several projects on TV, but I wanted to debut with a powerful and exclusive role,” he says, adding, “Raavan was a doting son, a loving brother and a great king. He was extremely intelligent.He fought for his sister’s pride. No man will sit at home quietly when his sister has been insulted. He is a strong character and a misunderstood hero.”
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His description of the character could well be that of Aarya, who’s extremely close to his family. Does he relate to the character? He replies, “I am a doting son and a caring brother as well. As a kid, when I would go to watch Ramleela with my father, I would be particularly attracted to the magnanimous character. I have read innumerable books to learn more about him. It’s like I was preparing for the part years before it was offered to me. It feels as if I was born to play Raavan. He is timeless and someone who’s relevant even today. According to the books, he was very handsome and intelligent. He had an IQ of 10 heads and that made him interestingly mad and crazy.”
We hear that he puts his vast knowledge about the character to good use as he gives his inputs whenever required. “I am an actor who follows the script and quietly delivers the lines. However, I do give them inputs whenever needed,” he says.
Apart from reading about the character, Aarya has also undergone a physical makeover to look the part and has grown a moustache. By his own admission, the character is physically tiring. “I invest a lot of energy into playing the role. It requires a powerful body language and gestures. Keeping a moustache has been a serious challenge. Another one is the five-kilo crown. I have to make head movements with it resting on my head. Not to forget the heavy jewellery I wear during the shoot,” he says.
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