its a masterpiece of acting done by #KumudMishra. When I got married, I was doing just theatre, and I took a conscious decision to do films to give them a better life. For all the latest Entertainment News, download Indian Express App. Mishra said he once visited a circus with his son who loved the performances the way the actor had in his childhood. When I Narrated him Ramsingh Charlie he asked me what role was I looking at him to play. News18.com Last Updated: August 29, 2020, 19:07 IST FOLLOW US ON: It used to be a source of entertainment in the 90s. 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And he admits it was a tough role. He also accepts that a partner’s support can help one follow dreams without worry. Kumud Mishra Charlie Chaplin Ram Singh Charlie Enter your email to get our daily newsletter in your inbox Subscribe Now Thank you for subscribing to our daily newsletter. When I read the script, it almost looked like taking the Filmistaan journey ahead. I am proud to have directed this film, and personally I feel it’s my best work till date.I can actually write a book about this journey but I shall stopThank you @kumudkmishra for this wonderful and enriching journey. #Ramsinghcharlie @iam.umeshpawar @mrfilmistaani #goodfellas @divyadutta25, A post shared by Nitin Kakkar (@nitinrkakkar) on Aug 22, 2020 at 12:27am PDT. Although there are very few portions but it gave me sleepless nights. The actor was last seen in 'Ram Singh Charlie', where he impersonated the legendary comedian of all time, Charlie Chaplin. Exclusive: Kumud Mishra On 'Ram Singh Charlie', How He Picks Roles, Pay Gap In Bollywood, And More Kumud Mishra is one of the best actors working in the industry right now and that is … There are no dialogues, it’s just an actor delivering his performance with perfection. The worry is whether you will be able to justify the character, will your vision, come alive once the film is made. The talented thespian was seen in SonyLIV’s series Ram Singh Charlie. To make ends meet, he starts working as a rickshaw puller but nothing brings him peace and happiness.The story further projects how his wife Kajri (Dutta) tries to rebuild his confidence in his craft, knowing that the stage is his real love. Click here to join our channel (@indianexpress) and stay updated with the latest headlines. However, as the new means emerged, it lost its He lost 30 kgs for Ramsingh Charlie and prepared for the role. I did loose about 22-24 kilos for Charlie but that’s not really an achievement. The story will chronicle the journey of Ramsingh (Mishra), a Charlie Chaplin impersonator who works in a travelling circus. It’s been an immense pleasure and learning to work with Kumud bhai. I have been inspired by my journey, the literature I studied, and the people around me but you don’t know how much do you bring to the table while preforming. Q. Divya Dutta, in her interview with us mentioned how you worked hard on the film, and even lost a lot of weight. The tragicomedy stars Kumud Mishra in the titular role, while Divya Dutta plays his wife Kajri. Starring Divya Dutta and Kumud Mishra in the lead roles, the film has been directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Nitin Kakkar. Ram Singh Charlie tells the story of a circus artist, Ram Singh (Kumud Mishra) whose life turns topsy-turvy when the owner of the Jango Circus decides to shut it down owing to the unbearable losses. Q. Ram Singh Charlie also talks about a partner’s support while one pursues their dreams. Ram Singh Charlie might have been made under a small production but it’s quite an important film. Kumud Mishra stars as Ram Singh, a Charlie Chaplin impersonator at a circus in Kolkata, who struggles to make ends meet when the circus shuts down. Q. That was my responsibility as a father and husband. They told me to do what makes me happy and I am passionate about. I told them I would do the film, and would be ready before they go on floors in three months. ), Kumud Mishra is … Ramsingh Charlie (SonyLiv) Starring Kumud Mishra, Divya Dutta Directed by Nitin Kakkar Just the sheer joy of watching two of Indian cinema’s most … While middle-aged actors are mostly slotted playing parents to leads, you and Divya are the face of this film. I was offered the part while they were still in the scripting process. Famous in theatre circles for over 25 years for his many memorable performances (Shakkar ke Paanch Daane, Kaumudi, Muktidham etc. Tragicomedy Ram Singh Charlie will have its digital premiere on SonyLIV this Friday. Ramsingh Charlie Starring Kumud Mishra, Divya Dutta Directed by Nitin Kakkar Just the sheer joy of watching two of Indian cinema’s most underrated, underused actors playing the lead is reason enough to embrace this heartwarming film about a circus performer who specializes in doing Chaplin impersonations, suddenly out of work. From your personal experience, does that really play an important role? After all one can defy age only till a point. Ram Singh Charlie On Sony Liv Is A Sweet Little Ode To The Undying Artist There’s not much that’s remarkable about the Kumud Mishra film, but it does the unremarkable things well Posted on August 28, 2020 August 28, 2020     “But circus has been left behind. Hats off to the makers Sharib Hashmi @nitin kakkar @umesh Pawar Do watch on Sony LIV streaming … Also, belonging to Kolkata, I know pulling a rickshaw is not an easy task. I won’t say it would have been impossible but life would have been tough for sure if I didn’t get that support. There was so much to show in terms of performance. Hence, filmmakers are no more hesitant in bring such films. Running cars on hydrogen: What is India's National Hydrogen Mission? I said the title role, he was surprised, I guess because at that time he was overweight for the role. My family never questioned me although we were not very well-off then. Kumud Mishra plays the titular role in Ram Singh Charlie (Photo: Screengrab SonyLIV) Nitin Kakkar directorial Ram Singh Charlie released on SonyLIV recently. We are lucky that this new space is being created. Kumud Mishra, who has delivered stellar performances in movies like Badlapur, Airlift, Sultan, Rockstar and Raanjhanaa, is a well-known actor. By Komal Panchamatia     Mumbai, Aug 28 (PTI) Actor Kumud Mishra says his role of a Charlie Chaplin-impersonator-turned-labourer in “Ram Singh Charlie” is an ode to circus artistes who are struggling for survival today.    Once a thriving entertainment medium, the circus is now considered a dying art but Mishra has a lot of affection for these artistes.    Known for his memorable roles in films such as "Jolly LLB 2", "Rustom", "MS Dhoni: The Untold Story", "Article 15" and "Thappad", Mishra said the circus was considered a huge attraction in his childhood. However, having worked with Nitin Kakkar and Sharib Hashmi, I know they are critical, and can detach themselves of their work while judging it. 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"    The actor credits director Nitin Kakkar, with whom he has worked earlier in "Filmistan" and "Jawaani Jaaneman", for extracting “a wonderful performance” from him.    As someone who shines even in the tiniest parts, Mishra said he never gave importance to the length of his roles but felt the sense of an added responsibility in “Ram Singh Charlie”, which started streaming on SonyLIV from Friday.    "When you do a scene, you think whether you are going right or not. The tragicomedy stars Kumud Mishra in the titular role, while Divya Dutta plays his wife Kajri. Starring Kumud Mishra as Ram Singh and Divya Dutta as his wife is a story of hope and positivity that winning the hearts of the audiences. The actor also urged fans to watch it. Ram Singh Charlie Review Sony Liv: Kumud Mishra and Divya Dutta starer sony liv original movie Ram Singh Charlie is now released on Sony Liv, here in the post we are going to review the movie, we would talk about the performances, dialogues and other things from the movie. A year before we started the film, we went to the city to understand the world we will be entering. I was very nervous. The Indian Express is now on Telegram. But I was thinking 'how these people appear so happy and smiling, do comedy, play tricks, and entertain everyone. It certainly helps when a rooted-in-theatre actor like Kumud Mishra is entrusted with bringing the titular Chaplin impersonator to life. Q. Ram Singh Charlie has finally released after a long wait. You took that challenge as well for the film. But Masterji's sons step in and force her to retire, then shut the circus down citing costs and maintenance. When you are signing a film, you don’t worry about the release. Nitin Kakkar directorial Ram Singh Charlie released on SonyLIV recently. Charlie, who performs a comedy routine, was born and raised in the circus as a second generation artiste after his father Oscar. It is important to feel the character,” he said. It’s all part of the acting process, and that’s the beauty of it. Ramsingh Charlie Movie Review: Nitin Kakkar, of Filmistaan and Notebook fame, directs Ramsingh Charlie, a drama starring Kumud Mishra and Divya Dutta in the lead. One cannot learn his mannerism by watching films, so we had a trainer on set to help with technicalities. Born and brought up in the environment, he is left heartbroken when the owners decide to shut it down owing to low profits. 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There was so much excitement, however, I couldn’t work towards the requirements of the part. In an exclusive conversation with indianexpress.com, Kumud Mishra decodes his journey as Ram Singh Charlie and the challenges he faces. Read | Ram Singh Charlie Review | Divya Dutta: I have gone beyond my comfort zone in Ram Singh Charlie. Ramsingh is both Charlie Chaplin impersonator and Chaplinesque hero with his head in the clouds even as his feet pound the streets. This sequence defines what the film Ramsingh Charlie has set out to achieve. Copyright © 2021 The Indian Express [P] Ltd. 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Wanting to be desperately part of the film though, I told them I would do a smaller part. The narrative start off tracing the backstory of Ram Singh who relished his job as Charlie … If you want to watch a meaningful movie that will feed your soul, watch Ram Singh Charlie, recommends Namrata Thakker. Most of the things that go into building a character come from your own experiences with family, friends, or from literature. Mumbai, Aug 28 (PTI) Actor Kumud Mishra says his role of a Charlie Chaplin-impersonator-turned-labourer in “Ram Singh Charlie” is an ode to circus artistes who are struggling for survival today. Most of the circus scenes are either closed or struggling for survival. When I saw it closely, I realised there is excitement in this world which everyone sees it but there is a lot of struggle behind it. Honestly, everyone believes their film to be the best in the world. Similarly, I too tried to do the same though while working on it, we knew we have made a special film. Whenever one tries to look for original stories, rather than borrowing stories, actors like us will get an important space. #RamSinghCharlie a latest movie of #SonyLiv has been reviewed in this video. Our film is about this tragedy," Mishra added.    After a series of character roles, Mishra takes the centre stage in "Ram Singh Charlie" where he plays a man who is forced to become a rickshaw-puller after the circus he grew up in closes down.    "This was a dream role for me. Actor Kumud Mishra says his role of a Charlie Chaplin-impersonator-turned-labourer in “Ram Singh Charlie” is an ode to circus artistes who are struggling for survival today. The feel of the live interaction has gone away,” the actor told PTI in an interview.    "There are so many people working in a circus that you need a huge economical backing for it to sustain and for that you need audience support. Once a thriving entertainment medium, the circus is now considered a dying art but Mishra has a lot of affection for these artistes. Even commercial films are now looking out for such stories, given the stars are now in need of it. I think this too was a physical aspect that I achieved, which was necessary. For years, we have worked on it, and while we were appreciated at every screening, till the time the audience doesn’t see a film, it’s journey is not complete. The audience watching the film won’t be bothered about how much weight I lost, they would only see whether I was convincing. Do you believe times and the audience’s tastes are changing? These insecurities are there," he said.    "Ram Singh Charlie" also features Divya Dutta, Akarsh Khurana, Farrukh Seyer and Sharib Hashmi. I feel the rickshaw and the puller are one entity, and I wanted it to look natural. We were sitting in the office when they played the music for the film, and something magical happened. Every time he would approve of my work, I would be like he is tired of teaching me, and so wants to give up (laughs). Tell us about your journey of becoming Ram Singh Charlie. You have such a vast life from where you can borrow instances, references. He is so Talented that I always wanted to see him in a film leading it, just for the greed of watching him perform for 2 hours uninterrupted.