Tahir Bhasin on playing hypermasculine hero: 'Don't think...'

Tahir Raj Bhasin on playing a hypermasculine hero amid rising trend: 'I don't think hypermasculinity as a character choice...'

Tahir Raj Bhasin recently opened up about whether he would ever portray a hypermasculine character on screen, especially amid the growing trend in Indian cinema. The actor also addressed whether he feels insecure while being part of an ensemble cast and shared his perspective on finding his place in a multi-starrer.

Would he play a hypermasculine hero?

In an interview with NDTV, Tahir Raj Bhasin was asked if he would take on a hypermasculine role in an era of 'Dhurandhar', 'Animal' and 'Toxic'. The actor said the story must come first. He said, "It would really have to suit what the story is. For example, if I play in a gangster drama, if the story demands, then I would play it. So, I am for the story. I don't think playing hypermasculinity as a character choice when the story doesn't demand it, I would be in favour of.

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'Security comes from the script,' says Tahir Raj Bhasin

In a career spanning 10 films and web shows, Tahir Raj Bhasin has worked in ensemble casts in films such as Kabir Khan's '83' and Nitesh Tiwari's 'Chhichhore'. Asked whether he ever feels insecure about losing his identity in a crowd, he said, "Be it 83, Chhichhore or Shaque, I have worked with brilliant directors, who are always at the top of their game. Security comes from the script. You know that the story can't evolve unless the character evolves.

I am very sure that my heart is with the character, and the audience needs to know it."He added, "All these projects are different from each other. And you know the character will give the story a direction that gives security as an actor."

More about Tahir Raj Bhasin

Apart from 'Shaque', Tahir has also been part of web shows such as 'Special Ops' Season 2, 'Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein' and 'Sultan of Delhi'.