By Anil Merani: Talented TV actor Aamir Dalvi has made his long-cherished jump from tube to the web with the new Zee 5 web series Khoj – Parchaiyo Ke Uss Paar.
Aamir is the supporting actor, and Sharib Hashmi and Anupriya Goenka are the main leads.
” Our show is a thriller murder mystery. It traces the life of a husband-wife, played by Sharib and Anupriya, and the conclusion.”
What is the difference between TV and web shooting?
“The web and film shooting process is more elaborate. There is much more movement than on TV; on the web, if we show two characters entering a room, it has a meaning, unlike daily soaps where you will have a motley group of characters gathering in one place. Then you have a close-up. ” says Aamir who has done shows like Nyay, Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga, Dilli Gang, Chhal Sheh Aur Maat
“Web offers an actor much more to do than mouthing your dialogues in one block.”
“Given the TV format (the audience keeps jumping in), the story gets repetitive; for example, if a character receives a book, they will keep talking about it ), unlike the web and films where the story quickly moves forward. “
“The film narrative is more conversational,” added he
Here, Aamir distinguishes between TV and the web/film audience. “While the former, small towners, quickly consume OTT and cinema, the cash-rich latter is uncomfortable with TV’s loud grammar.”
Aamir further admitted that there is hesitation on the part of web makers to hire TV artists. ” It took me a long time to get my OTT debut. Digital producers hedge due to time constraints and
always look for actors with open dates not wanting to get hamstrung due to one actor’s conflicting TV demands.”
Does money also play a role? “Web makers complain that TV actors quote huge figures! “That is an individualistic call. The entire project (set up and story) is more important to me. I am ready to negotiate on monies if creatively satisfied. “
“One of the main reasons I said yes to Khoj – Parchaiyo Ke Uss Paar. was the quick turnaround time, leaving me with time for other stuff.”
Aamir had a blast working with Sharib and Anupirya on the above series ” I had many scenes with Sharib. He is a wonderful soul, a great human, and a respectful actor. He would go out of his way during any improvisation. I hope to work with both again.”
Aamir is hopeful that Khoj – Parchaiyo Ke Uss Paar will net him more web assignments ” Zee 5 has properly marketed the series.
Aamir would prefer to wait for better web offerings in the near term, “but I am also not closed to TV. Let’s face it, I have to run my kitchen as well.”
He has no qualms that his last Sony TV show, Dabangi Mulgii Aayi Re Aayi, quickly shut shop. “Things start going south when you go on and on.”
In closing, Aamir, who has been around for years, would like to be featured in the media, but for the right reasons. “Being a family man, I want to do my bit and go home. Gossip paraphernalia is not for me. Such thinking restricts my media options, but that is the price I am ready to pay.”