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Many people believe reinventing themselves is the way to stay relevant in showbiz. But that’s not a piece of cake. Actor R Madhavan, who has navigated his way through the small screen, big screen as well as the digital world, says reinventing himself is getting tougher with each passing year.
“It is getting more and more tough every year in terms of trying to reinvent yourself. It is more exciting and more rewarding without a doubt, but it gets more and more tough for sure,” Madhavan told IANS in an interview over phone from Mumbai.
Starting his journey from the small screen — with Sea Hawks becoming his most notable work on television — Madhavan has etched his place in the cine world as a man with a charming smile and pleasing screen presence. He is known for films like Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, Tanu Weds Manu and its sequel, Rang De Basanti, Saala Khadoos and 3 Idiots.
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Madhavan gripped the audience with his digital debut through Amazon Prime Video’s Breathe show.
So, what motivates him to explore new creative realms?
“To be aspirational and ahead of the common man in terms of his intelligence and knowledge, and then be aspirational for him.
“If I am not aspirational, if what I am doing does not grab his (common man’s) attention and he doesn’t respect it, he will not watch it. So, the whole idea is to stay ahead of the group like Amitabh Bachchanji has managed to stay ahead for the last 50 years. The idea is to be ahead of the curve,” said the 47-year-old.
Being in the industry for over 20 years, Madhavan has grown as an actor, and there is one advice which holds a special place in his heart.
“A big director once told me that there is no shot in the film which cannot make you or ruin you. I always remember that.”