Published 16:02 IST, May 20th 2020

Jaideep Ahlawat reveals what excited him about his role of Hathi Ram in 'Paatal Lok'

Jaideep Ahlawat spoke about the praises that he has been receiving for his Hathi Ram in 'Paatal Lok'. He also revealed interesting details about his character.

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Jaideep Ahlawat has been garnering a lot of positive responses for his role in Amazon Prime Video’s latest show, Paatal Lok. actor plays one of lead roles in show i.e Hathi Ram Chaudhary, a police officer in Delhi who gets assigned a high-profile case. Jaideep Ahlawat spoke at length about all praises and also his new vigour towards his work in future.

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Jaideep Ahlawat speaks about praises he received on 'Paatal Lok'

In a recent interview with an entertainment portal, Jaideep Ahlawat spoke about first time he heard script of Paatal Lok. He explained how he had thought to himself that Hathi Ram’s character is one of best offers that he has received in his career. Jaideep Ahlawat also added that he is “extremely overwhelmed” by response that he has been getting for his performance.

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Jaideep Ahlawat also revealed that many people messd him saying how y could relate to his character, Hathi Ram, and his struggles. He added that it feels great when one’s work is appreciated by masses. Jaideep Ahlawat also added that this positivity has given him “renewed sense of vigour to do more such brilliant work”. He also thanked makers of Paatal Lok for giving him opportunity to portray Hathi Ram on big screen.

When explaining about what attracted him to Hathi Ram, Jaideep Ahlawat said that his character's journey was most intriguing. He also added how Hathi Ram from Paatal Lok is “a very vulnerable character”. He also revealed that he has never been offered any roles similar to that of Hathi Ram. actor furr added that for a change, it was nice to play a character with so many different shades to his personality. He added that hence, he jumped at opportunity right away.

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Jaideep Ahlawat also recalled one of his scenes from Paatal Lok where his on-screen son realises his far’s true potential. He recalled how Hathi Ram was in midst of a crisis after losing his job and almost on verge of losing his son. At that moment, Jaideep Ahlawat revealed that his inner elephant comes out because he cant afford to lose his son. He also added that this is also significance of his name in Paatal Lok.

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16:02 IST, May 20th 2020