Chunky Pandey says it was exciting to play antagonist in digital debut ‘Abhay 2’

Chunky Pandey is set to make his digital debut with second season of ZEE5's crime thriller series 'Abhay' and actor says it was a great opportunity as he got a chance to play a character different from roles he had done in his over three decades long career.

sophomore season, headlined by actor Kunal Kemmu, will see Pandey playing an antagonist.

“This was an exciting role for me, it is my digital debut too and I have never played anything like it. My character is a rmal looking guy, but t when it comes to finding ways to feed his cannibal instinct. Looks can be deceptive indeed!,' Pandey, said in a statement.

makers of series on Friday released a promo giving a sneak-peak into Pandey's character who is an ordinary man by day, family man by evening and killer by night.  57-year-old actor has previously played negative roles in films like Vidya Balan-starrer 'Begum Jaan' and Prabhas's 'Saaho'.

Seasoned actor Ram Kapoor too has been roped in to play a villain in 'Abhay 2'. Pandey said upcoming season will be more thrilling and ruthless.

''It is set to bring to forefront ruthless crime stories. entire cast and crew have done an incredible job of putting toger a top-tch crime series. It will give you chills, definitely,'' he said.

coronavirus-induced nationwide lockdown has affected shooting schedule of 'Abhay 2', but team is expected to resume work soon. Produced by B P Singh's Firefly Productions and directed by Ken Ghosh,'Abhay 2' will premiere on August 14 on ZEE5.