Malhar Pandya: I could feel Hanumanji’s pain while playing the character

Malhar Pandya, who was last seen in shows such as ‘Nazar’ and ‘Rudra’, recalls the time he played the role of

Hanuman

in ‘Ramayan: Sabke Jeevan ka Aadhar’ back in 2012. The show is enjoying a rerun on

television

amid the lockdown and Malhar says he is happy that viewers are enjoying it.

Talking about how the show left a lasting impact on him, Malhar says, “I have enjoyed playing the role of Hanuman and feel it was the best character I have played so far in my career. While shooting, I could sometimes actually feel his energy and emotions especially in a scene where Hanumanji goes to Lanka and sees

Sita

mata upset, he feels her pain. We had to shoot a song for that sequence. I had to cry in that scene, but didn’t need glycerin since I could feel his anguish and cried naturally. Even today, when I shoot for other shows, I start my work by praying to Hanumanji. That is how much of an impact that role had on me.”