From comedy with Kapil Sharma to playing a hijacker, Rajiv Thakur's bold leap is worth lauding
Rajiv Thakur, the man we know as a talented comedian recently featured in IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack. Rajiv took on the intense role of a terrorist in the show and impressed everyone. Lets take a look at the bold leap he took.
Rajiv Thakur, well known as comedian Raju, who frequently collaborated with Kapil Sharma on his comedy series, has made significant progress and how. Rajiv recently starred in the critically acclaimed Netflix series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack. In the show, he portrayed a hijacker. Not only did we find it surprising to see him in a role like this, but everyone on the internet did as well, as we have mostly always seen him as the hilarious guy on TV.
Role in IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack
Many people loved Rajiv's portrayal of the terrorist who is there only to rescue his brother from the Indian forces. It is admirable that someone who has been stereotyped as a comedian¡ªtook on this kind of role. He did a respectable job portraying a hijacker, despite the fact that many found it difficult to see him in a part that was different from his typical funny bits.v
His entry into the television world and more
Rajiv has had a vast career in which he has worked in comedy shows and series. He started off as a contestant in Comedy Circus and then went on to work in Sajan Re Jhoot Mat Bolo. From there he became a part of The Kapil Sharma Show and also participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11.
Co-star and friend Krushna Abhishek has only good things to say!
Well, not just internet users but Rajiv¡¯s comedian friend Krushna Abhishek also lauded him for his work in the show. Taking to Instagram, Krushna wrote, ¡°What a look (smiling eyes emoji). Congo my bro. Such freshness. Looking so different and good.¡±
Rajiv Thakur¡¯s point of view on the challenging role
While speaking to TimesofIndia, Rajiv talked about the transition he has made. He went on to say that he has loved making his viewers laugh and to play a negative role in a show came to him as a challenge he could not have said no to.
He was quoted saying, ¡°I've always loved making people laugh, but I knew I had more to offer as an actor. When the opportunity to play the antagonist in IC 814 came along, I saw it as the perfect challenge. He expressed his gratitude to Director Anubhav Sinha, Mukesh Chhabra, and the streaming platform for believing in me."
For more news and updates from the world of OTT, and celebrities from Bollywood and Hollywood, keep reading Indiatimes Entertainment.
Iraa Paul writes for Indiatimes Entertainment section - She has equal passion for hot coffee and hot OTT content. She is a pro at suggesting movies and series to watch on the weekend or when you are having a bad day.
