Amazon Prime Video series Inside Edge is in its third season. It has been making noise since its debut in 2017 and has also earned India an International Emmy nomination in the Best Drama category for the first time. Showcasing what’s behind the country’s most iconic and followed sport, cricket, it touches on themes of power in the game, corruption, scandals in sports, among other things.
As the show kicks off with the new season, the returning cast members – Vivek Oberoi, the power-hungry Vikrant Dhawan, Richa Chadha, who plays the fading actress and entrepreneur Zarina Malik, Aamir Bashir, who plays the all-powerful Bhaisaab and Tanuj Virwani Essay on Indian Cricket. Team star player Vayu Raghavan – latest entry joins Akshay Oberoi as he discusses the trajectory of the show and what to expect to delve deeper into the story.
Vivek shared, “I am excited for the fans to see this. I love the reactions to the trailer and the love Vikrant Dhawan is getting. Sometimes you worry because you think people will remember what happened in Season 2? Will interest still remain, especially with so many shows to come. But when they love you, you feel so much better. This is the biggest kick and the best feeling. More important than any award. Season 3 is the best written of all the seasons. You will get to see the roots, journey and development of all the characters. You will get to peek behind Vikrant’s mask. You will understand what makes him so vengeful and power hungry. Also, the clash between him and Bhaisaab continues. And, cricket is the main flavor. India Vs Pakistan Test series is the playing field and I say no one can get better than this. Season 3 will be fatal.”
“I think India is home to cricket loving people. The story of our show, which is a blend of Bollywood, India and politics, has many buyers. Viewers watch it year after year for entertainment. In season 3, we are also going to show a lot of political action and I hope they like it,” said Richa.
Tanuj said, “People get an exciting thrill after watching the show. Most of the controversies related to cricket are already in the public domain but when you package it better, add spice to it, make it entertaining and sleek, So people are bound to love it. Some fans love the off-field synergy and others love the on-field rivalry. The fact that we are able to tap into different levels of audience is what makes the show popular. makes.”
Aamir further added, “It is fascinating because people are already aware through internet about controversies, fixing scams, corruption and other related news. When they watch the show, they want to connect the dots. Everyone knows about Indian cricket. When they see a fictionalized version, they like to relate it to reality and the connection increases.”
Akshay entering the show in the third season said, “I am excited to be a part of this amazing cast. I got to learn cricket for the show. I practiced for three hours a day for two months before shooting. I did it in one go. Taken as a challenge. I have a rivalry with Tanuj’s character Vayu for the captaincy of the team and you will see him face to face. Hopefully I am match-ready. There is some mystery in the character I am playing. But I can say that it is a big responsibility and I hope we have done it sensitively.” The character played by Akshay is a gay man, Inside Edge producer and writer Karan Anshuman confirmed to News18.
Separately, Richa, Akshay, Tanuj and Aamir are all appearing on OTT shows in good numbers. Today about the importance of digital medium in the profession of an actor, Richa said, “I think OTT and Bollywood I will not be long. All the directors, actors, technicians and production houses are doing both OTT and traditional film content. Like in Hollywood, where all the great actors appear on the small screen as well because they want to do good quality content in the longer format as well, which is not related to TV or movies, so I definitely think it will be more opportunities. produces. Viewers prefer to watch OTT content as it has cliffhangers. Now, film writing has to catch up as it has to compete for the same time duration and attention. Competition makes things better. OTT has given us many talents. Prateek Gandhi and Jaideep Ahlawat both did films earlier but OTT gave them the recognition they deserved. OTT will create more jobs and the quality will be better.”
“Covid is the biggest contributor to the OTT boom. For the past two years, people have been working from home and theaters were closed for the most part of this time. entertainment Available online. The work has increased for the actors. The canvas has grown for an actor playing the role of a brother or friend of the main protagonist. In the long run, each character has a sub-plot and its own story. Exposure for an actor is more like that,” said Aamir.
“It is no longer about the hero, the heroine and the villain. There are different types of characters. People are coming from TV, theater and movies and OTT is becoming a cultural melting pot for all these talents. A movie has prerequisites like it will be 2-2.5 hours long, will have songs or sometimes will have an item number as well. We are not bound by all those shackles here. We as creative people are capable of being brave and much more independent in our choices. Also, there is a possibility to be back again,” shared Tanuj.
Akshay further said, “My film was released in Gurgaon cinema hall, but people did not see it till it came on digital. This is a big advantage of digital platforms that content is getting viewership and more audience. Which is good for cinema, it is helping many directors, actors and others in the industry.
Will Inside Edge have more seasons? Richa insisted, “The story needs to be stretched for as long as it should. If the rivalry is over, it shouldn’t make for it. Even the small talk is fascinating. I think the season is over.” By 3 the story is loose.”
Tanuj said, “Everything is up to the audience. It is important that you do not overexert yourself. As long as there is a story to tell, keep telling. Sometimes the makers make the mistake of stretching it. If your If there is a roadmap in place, it has to be in the best interest of the show. It’s a big world that a show is made with.”
“Some great people retire at their peak, others keep pushing it and then their supporters tell them to leave. Accept it as long as the love flows. It is not good to expose yourself in front of bricks and stones, as things can change overnight,” concluded Amir.
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