Loot Kaand, now available for streaming, narrates the tale of a sibling pair who are driven to desperation, resulting in a robbery that uncovers numerous concealed truths, including a long-ago incident of gun smuggling. Reluctantly, Tanya Maniktala’s character, Latika, becomes involved in a 'get rich quick' scheme, finding herself entangled in a series of disastrous events. However, this journey leads Latika to discover significant insights about her own life. Regarding her character, the actress suggests that Latika's inspiration stems from the perspectives of the women in her surroundings. Curious about her meaning? Additionally, learn about the influences that inspired Sahil Mehta and Gyanendra Tripathi in creating Loot Kaand.

Here are some excerpts from the interview to help you understand better…

Tanya, you are the face of romance, but the hard to please woman after Flames and A Suitable Boy. It changed slightly with Kill, but Loot Kaand is completely different here for you. So when offered the project, there would be a point where you would have asked the director what's going on in his mind when it came to you and your character. What was his answer?

I felt a profound connection with Latika's character, as we share a fundamental value: the significance of family. For Latika, her family holds paramount importance, which made me eager to explore this aspect of Tanya and present it to the audience. As an actor, I was keen to delve into this dimension.

Collaborating with director Ruchir Arun, we embarked on a journey to fully develop Latika's character. While the script served as our foundation, our goal was to breathe life into her character. Latika is undeniably flawed, yet her motivations and intentions are genuine and pure, allowing her to rationalize her actions. She possesses an understanding of grace and embodies it in her life.

Ruchir emphasized the importance of this concept as a key takeaway: we all exist within grace. It is acceptable not to fully comprehend others, but it is crucial to empathize with them. This insight was my most significant takeaway from portraying Latika's character.

There are a lot of references for dacoits, but rarely ever any for women in particular. Where did you look in the case for your character?

There is no need for further justification, as I believe she is truly unique. While she may appear to be an average girl, she embodies the qualities of a superwoman. This observation extends to all the women in my life; I believe they possess the potential for remarkable achievements, often without fully realizing it themselves. What they require is motivation. My research has focused on exploring the mindset of the women around me, as they have been my greatest sources of inspiration. They are the strongest individuals I know and have the capacity for far more than they often acknowledge. In Latika's situation, she drives herself forward, especially with her brother by her side.

As long as her intentions remain genuine and sincere—much like those of the ordinary women around me—I believe we can push ourselves to great lengths to pursue our goals.

Sahil, you, on the other hand, know this genre closely thanks to Farrey. So were these were there moments where you felt like things came more natural to you with Loot Kaand?

I would affirm that perspective. In reality, everyone faces their own struggles, and each individual is striving to improve themselves and contribute positively to their families. For instance, I, Sahil, am also working towards providing for my family. This shared family dynamic is a common thread that resonated with me in my connection with Palash. However, life often presents us with situations that require us to determine our principles and values, leading to the possibility of making poor choices. The essence of the show revolves around this theme.

You and Tanya needed to be well coordinated for many scenes. Were there any challenges along the way? Because, of course, you both come from a different school of thoughts, have learned different things in life. So what are the moments that were challenging, and how did you deal with them?

Not at all. Although we attended different schools, we both studied at Shivali College, part of Delhi University. She pursued a degree in English honors while I focused on biochemistry honors. Our shared passion for theatre brought us together during our college years, where we collaborated on various productions. This experience fostered our friendship, and we maintained our connection over time.

Working on Loot Kaand allowed us to deepen our understanding of one another, which proved to be immensely beneficial. The bond that developed between Tanya and me felt entirely organic; any scene requiring physical interaction, such as placing my hand on her shoulder or her holding my hand, unfolded effortlessly. It was akin to the way I would interact with my own sister, and Tanya reciprocated that brotherly affection. Overall, collaborating with Tanya and the other actors was a remarkable journey and an enriching experience for me.

Gyanendra, you could be considered the most senior actor on Loot Kaand in comparison to the other actors at least. So, was there an invisible pressure to outperform them all?

No, not at all. I am uncertain about the criteria that would classify me as a senior actor. I consider myself quite new and still in the early stages of my career. Additionally, I did not feel any pressure in that regard.

There was an abundance of knowledge to gain from all the actors involved. Prior to this, I had not met Tanya or Sahil, nor had we collaborated. However, I was familiar with their work, and I knew the director, Ruchir, who is also my senior from the film institute, with whom I have previously worked.

Ruchir played a crucial role in connecting us and introducing each actor to one another. When Tanya or Sahil were unavailable, he would discuss their strengths and performances in various scenes, effectively preparing me to deliver my best. This collaborative spirit is essential; everyone should work together and support one another.

What was the reference point when it came to your character?

This character is driven by a desire for revenge. As Sahil mentioned regarding family, this emotion is universally relatable. Everyone has a family and understands the associated feelings. What I find particularly intriguing about him is his duality; he presents himself as a teacher while harboring a different persona within. This complexity is quite liberating.

Anything special that you took back from the sets?

The camaraderie exhibited by the entire cast and crew during this production was remarkable. The filming process was quite challenging due to the various locations. However, everyone understood that we were contributing to a script with significant potential. I would eagerly return to such sets time and again.

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