"I was willing to play different kind of role": Bobby Deol on playing Baba Nirala in 'Aashram 3'

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 24 : Bollywood actor Bobby Deol shared his working experience with director Prakash Jha in 'Ek Badnaam Aashram Season 3--Part 2' and how his role allowed him to step out of his comfort zone.
In a conversation with ANI, he recalled the time when Prakash Jha offered him a role in the series, saying, "I was willing to play different kinds of roles and play the characters out of my comfort zone. But in the industry, generally, what happens to an image is the build-up of an actor. When I got a message from Prakash ji that he wanted to meet me when I heard the story, I thought he would offer me the role of a police officer, however when he told me, 'aap baba ka role play karenge', I couldn't believe.."
Directed by Prakash Jha, the series also features Aaditi Pohankar, Darshan Kumaar, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Vikram Kochhar, Tridha Choudhury, Anupriya Goenka, Rajeev Siddhartha, and Esha Gupta in crucial roles.
Reflecting on his journey as Baba Nirala, Bobby added that he finally got what he had been waiting for so long: "He(director Prakash Jha) believed in me, and I got what I wanted. God was kind to me. I got such a challenging role."
Director Prakash Jha praised Deol, saying, "You (Bobby Deol) really worked hard. He has the capacity to play this role and that is why I thought to cast him. I needed a face that appealed to everyone, and hats off to him; he worked really hard on his character, on the language, on understanding and 'maine pehle din kaha that kisi baba ka video mat dekhna...tum apne aap mein baba ho ye vishwas kar lena'"
While talking about preparing for his role in the series, Deol added, "He(Prakash Jha) told me people will listen to you keep this in mind, and I always remembered this and never tried to do any caricaturish thing and whenever I tried to Prakash ji used to stop me. So, overall it has been an amazing journey..Every actor has done a great job.."
Recently, the makers unveiled the trailer of the series.
The 'Animal' actor took to his Instagram to share the trailer giving fans a glimpse into the intense drama. The trailer hints at cracks forming in Baba Nirala's empire, rising tensions among his close allies, and Pammi's fearless return. Bhopa Swami's hunger for power adds to the chaos, as justice hangs in the balance. The upcoming episodes promise more mind games, shifting loyalties, and dark secrets.
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Earlier, while reflecting on his journey as Baba Nirala and teasing what's in store for fans in the new season, Deol, as quoted in a press note, said, "The journey of Baba Nirala has been incredible, and the amount of love this franchise has received over the years is simply overwhelming. The intensity of this character, the adoration of fans, and the power of this story make it an experience like no other. I can't wait for audiences to witness the next chapter as it digs deeper into the world of Baba Nirala. This time, the stakes are not just higher but the drama is bolder, and the secrets even darker."
'Ek Badnaam Aashram Season 3 - Part 2' will be available for free streaming from February 27 on Amazon MX Player. Viewers can watch it through Amazon's mobile app, Prime Video, Fire TV, and Connected TVs.