"Before 'Permanent Roommates' or such shows happened, I only did serious & sombre parts" - Sumeet Vyas

Actor Sumeet Vyas is no stranger to the web world, where he pretty much has been the poster boy of multiple successes, especially when it comes to TVF shows. Vyas has actually been in the industry for a long time and has now carved a name for himself.

But most known for his light-hearted roles on TVF shows, Vyas ventures into something entirely different with his character of Aditya Dutt in the DIsney+ Hotstar series, Aar Ya Paar.

In an exclusive conversation with us, we asked him about if it was a conscious call to take up the most non-Sumeet Vyas role from what people know him for, prep for the role and venturing into dark places.

First, we asked him-

From the description of it, it looks like the most non-Sumeet Vyas character you have played so far when it comes to audience's notions about you. Was that a conscious call where you delve in to something that is out of the ordinary here?

Yes, definitely it was. The idea was to always diversify as an artist. Funnily enough, before the whole Permanent Roommates, Tripling thing happened, nobody knew or thought of me as a funny actor. I had actually done only serious and sombre parts. It was only after this that it became popular and constant. Also, with Aar Ya Paar, I thought there was merit to the story as well. 

Funnily enough, before the whole Permanent Roommates, Tripling thing happened, nobody knew or thought of me as a funny actor.

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Playing a no-nonsense cop is quite a done and dusted trope. How did you make sure to distinguish your character of Aditya from the plethora of others that have already been portrayed so far?

The idea was not to make him predictable. To bring some sort of gravity to the personality. The basic brief was this - it was not going to be Singham who is going to go out and beat up people. He is an investigative officer from the unit so his approach to things are more cognitive than physical. There are, of course, certain situations where things go out of hand and action happens. But overall, the approach was more clinical so speak.

The character seemingly has a history and is a loner. When you play such characters, what is the process you follow where you go to a dark place but also maintain your sanity in real life?

I mean to a certain extent, you need to go to a dark place indeed. But in real life, I am a bit of a loner myself too. I like spending time with myself and enjoy it. I am generally not a very social person. There is this workspace I am set in and even when I am not working, I am there. I wish I had a better explanation for it but yes, I could draw bits from my own personality and bits from other people I know as well - how they go about and do things, behave etc. I am hoping it turns out well.

We are certain that the fans will be excited to see Vyas in an avatar like never before.