Vivan Bhathena on being stereotyped - 'For casting people, it was easy to bracket me because...' | Exclusive

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Vivan Bhathena has been working as an actor in the entertainment industry for over two decades now. While he initially worked in the television medium, the actor soon ventured into films and web space. Although he tried to experiment with different characters, Vivan did get stereotyped as an actor. In OTTplay's interview, Bhathena, currently seen in Raisinghani vs Raisinghani, opened up about the reason it was easy for casting agents to bracket him into certain kinds of roles.

Vivan Bhathena on being stereotyped

Speaking exclusively with us, Vivan Bhathena said he understands the casting process a little better now as he is a producer. Recalling how it was easy for casting people to pit him into certain kinds of characters, the Raisinghani vs Raisinghani actor told OTTplay, "For casting people, it is easy to bracket or pit me into particular kind of a role. I also made it easy for them because I was doing those roles. I was also physically that person. It was a no-brainer for them and they would be like 'Vivan ko daal do'. It was easy for them."

However, Vivan now feels he has to make a conscious effort to look like a character and not a model. "If I work out too much, I develop this kind of physique, which makes me look more like a model. It doesn't make me look like an actor. You look up to (actors like) Irrfan Khan and Manoj Bajpayee and you want to be in that space. Now, I just cater my physical appearance to my roles," he added.

Vivan further stated that he will never be able to fully let go of his physicality, "But I want to be more character-driven and targeting characters... rather than doing roles where I am looking good."

Vivan Bhathena in Raisinghani vs Raisinghani

Meanwhile, Vivan Bhathena has taken up the role of a lawyer Ishan Talwar for Raisinghani vs Raisinghani. The actor will be seen alongside Jennifer Winget and Karan Wahi in the web show. It streams on SonyLIV and OTTplay Premium from Monday to Wednesday at 8 pm.