Sharat Saxena returns to TV after 20 years

Veteran actor Sharat Saxena, who has starred in successful films like Mr.India, Soldier and

Baghban

, will be seen on the small screen with

Sony SAB

’s mini-series on love titled

Khatmal-E-Ishque

. Excerpts from the interview:
Tell us about your character in the show...
I play a typical Indian father,

Hanuman Singh Dinkar

, who is from Kanpur and has great expectations from his son

Kapildev

(Vishal Malhotra), who has his own ambitions. Kapildev is a traffic cop in Mumbai. Hanuman is not very happy with his son’s profession, but tries to give him space to fulfil his dream.
What made you return to the small screen?
I got a call from the producers six months ago. We discussed my role and the format of the show. They informed me that it will be a mini-series, which would not take too many days to shoot. So, I agreed.
How does it feel to shoot for the small screen vis-a-vis the big screen?
Honestly, it does not make much of a difference. Actors have to entertain viewers, be it on TV or in movies. I am working in a TV serial after 20-25 years. I have realised that the show has great potential to click with audiences.
Khatmal-E-Ishque premieres on December 13 and will air Monday – Friday at 10 pm on Sony SAB.