Actor Varun Sharma says his character in Nitesh Tiwari's "Chhichhore" has opened doors for people to look at him for roles that go beyond genre of comedy. Varun's portrayal of Sexa, an affable but emotional character, got him some of best reviews of his career and actor could t be more thrilled.

When asked if he thinks, post film, directors, and producers are going to look at him differently, Varun told PTI, "I hope and wish y do. As an actor, I personally feel that in different genres as well, if I work hard, I can showcase that side of mine. "People have already started seeing me in a different light, messs and meetings are happening. I am happy for that kind of ackwledgment."

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"Comedy will always be a part of my trajectory"- Varun Sharma

Varun says comedy will always be a part of his trajectory as an actor but he wants to experiment in or genres as well. " films I'm planning and doing are a mix of different things, but it doesn't mean that I'm going to stop doing comedy. That's something I love doing and I can't take that for granted."

29-year-old actor is best kwn by his screen name 'Chucha' from his 2013 debut "Fukrey". Trumping that with 'Sexa', Varun says, was easy task. "Wherever I used to go, people called me 'Chucha' and I loved that. It's every actor's dream to be called character's name. w, finally, with 'Chhichhore', people are calling me 'Sexa'. I feel so good that character has made that big an impact."

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Varun Sharma's next 'Rooh-Afza' will have Rajkumar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor

Varun will next be seen in Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor starrer "Rooh-Afza". film is directed by Hardik Mehta and co-produced by Dinesh Vijan and Mrighdeep Sing Lamba. While horror-comedy is a new for Varun, actor says strongest point of film is its writing. "It's a beautiful genre to be in. I'm a fan of horror-comedy after 'Stree'. It is a comedy but it is a different branch altoger. As co-actors, Rajkumar and Janhvi are so wonderful. It's amazing to work with m. Hardik is very clear about how he's shaping up film. strongest point about film is its writing. content is brilliant," he adds.

film revolves around a singing ghost who puts grooms to sleep so it can possess ir brides. Every time re is a wedding in town, local women come toger to keep groom awake through first night in a bid to avoid wrath of ghost.

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