Gashmeer Mahajani reveals he has done a few bad projects only for money; ‘You have to do them sometimes’

MUMBAI: Actor Gashmeer Mahajani has gained recognition for his work on Disney Plus Hotstar's OTT series Gunaah, and is a well-known figure in Marathi cinema and television. In addition to his involvement in this online series alongside Surbhi Jyoti and Zayn Ibad Khan, Gashmeer will be seen in Khatron Ke Khiladi 14.

The actor discussed his new web series with the popular news portal while he was filming in Romania. He went on to say that a few failed initiatives in his career have made him feel like a sin and that he considers unprofessionalism ticks him off.

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In the show, Gashmeer plays a grey character who has been wronged by the woman he dearly loves. While he believes that despite its negative traits, it is quite a loveable character, the show’s major premise is revenge.

So, when we asked Gashmeer if he believes in taking revenge if someone wrongs him, he said, “If you are happy with what you have in your life, the success you achieve is the best revenge. I do feel a lot of times when you are hard-working, people around you don’t wish you well, and that bothers me. Sometimes they cross you, and don’t want good things to happen to you. Success is the best revenge because seeing you happy makes them feel bad.”

When asked on the professional front what would be a ‘Gunaah’, Gashmeer feels he has done a few. “A few bad projects that I have done feel like a Gunaah, but that’s okay. Those projects paid quite well, so I am very grateful. But while I was shooting for them, it felt like what was I doing? It was something I didn’t want to do, but sometimes you do make small sins like these in your career. You have to do them sometimes.”

With the ongoing debate about TV actors complaining of not getting paid and working extra hours, Gashmeer said that he is very clear about these things. “I am very clear when it comes to professionalism and payments, those who work with me also understand this in a few days. I tell them that I will deliver what I have committed and they should do the same, if that doesn’t happen, I will request once or twice. If it still doesn’t happen I will stop working. I am very clear about this, and my producers understand it,” says Gashmeer.

He continued, “In the beginning, a few people would have thought that I am very arrogant and don’t adjust, but if the shift is to start at 9 am, I am on set by 8:30, and ready to shoot at 9 with make-up, hair, and costume. I am sitting there, no matter whether you start or not. I leave on time also, I usually have a 12-hour shift. Obviously I consider if the delay is due to a natural calamity or a technical glitch. Due to me, the entire shoot gets disciplined.”

In response to the question, "What is the one thing that Gashmeer cannot forgive?" the actor revealed, “Not being sincere and lack of commitment. Those who are disloyal towards their work are unpardonable because today there is so much competition, there are so many people in line to work, and if you steal them of that opportunity and not give your 100 percent that is a big Gunaah. I see people who take their work lightly and are not committed. I have come across people at work from various departments, not just actors.”

He'll be seen on Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 after the show's conclusion, which will stream the following week.

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Credits – The Indian Express