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An eventful year for Raqesh
From glass pieces in his foot to swine flu, actor Raqesh Bapat talks about his adventurous year
It’s been an eventful year for actor Raqesh Bapat. From contracting swine flu on the sets of Savita Damodar Paranjape (2017; SDP) to hurting his foot on glass pieces while shooting Sarva Mangal Savdhan (2017; SMS), the actor has been in pain in some way or the other this year.
“One thing I learnt this year is, ‘The show must go on’. I continued shooting with a wounded foot and swine flu. In fact, the entire cast of SDP contracted swine flu. I was amazed at the dedication each member showed when they reported back on the sets within a few days,” he says. Raqesh, who made his debut with Vrundavan (2016), is currently shooting the last leg of SMS with Manjari Fadnnis.
“It is a rom-com where I play a completely ‘chichora’ (frivolous) guy. He is a vibrant character and it is a fun film. This year, you will get to see me portray completely different roles. SDP is a thriller and an intense film and I play a scholar in. The other untitled film will be a complete surprise,” he adds.
The actor will be seen on the big screen after a long time. Raqesh says, “The universe has decided to give me the best all at once, and I am not complaining. I am glad
all these films are being made back-to-back and will be released this year. I have shot for these films in a span of three months; what more could an actor ask for? I have no idea how I did it, but the vibes on all the sets were amazing and positive. That kept me going.”
