Siddharth Shaw Embraces Complex Role as Arun in ‘Chiraiya’ with Honesty

Siddharth Shaw’s chilling turn as Arun in the JioHotstar series Chiraiya has drawn strong praise. The SVF Entertainment production tackles the sensitive issue of marital rape.

Performance and Preparation

Shaw described his approach in an exclusive conversation with Filmogaz.com. He read the script repeatedly to find the character’s truth.

He had not played a negative lead before. To portray Arun honestly, Shaw set aside his moral judgements. He sought the reasons behind the character’s actions. He then linked those reasons to real-life patterns of abuse of power.

Contrast with Previous Work

Shaw referenced his roles in Do Gubbare and Criminal Justice Season 3. He noted the stark contrast between Rohit in Do Gubbare and Arun in Chiraiya. Rohit is a wholesome figure, while Arun represents hidden danger.

Collaboration on Set

The actor praised director Shashant Shah for creating a supportive environment. He credited writer Divy Nidhi Sharma for strong scripts that helped performance work.

Shaw also spoke about sharing scenes with senior actors. Sanjay Mishra and Divya Dutta influenced him daily. Faisal played his on-screen brother and supported him on set. Sarita Joshi impressed with her commitment. Prasanna Bisht portrays his wife in the series.

OTT and Difficult Conversations

Shaw believes digital platforms enable tougher but necessary stories. He said OTT gives space to voices that mainstream TV often avoids. These platforms also create chances for newer actors to work alongside established names.

Looking Ahead

Siddharth Shaw embraces the complex role of Arun in Chiraiya with a rare honesty. He hopes the series will open new doors for him.

He is keen to play a romantic hero and is interested in rom-coms. Next, he appears in the horror film Bokshi, produced by Lorien Motion Pictures and directed by Bhargav Saikia.