Bigg Boss 14 ex-contestant Nishant Malkhani plays the role of a father in the show ‘Rakshabandhan: Rasaal Apne Bhai Ki Dhaal’. Even though he has played the role of a father beforehand in ‘Guddan Tumse Na Ho Payega’, the current show is his first full-fledged role as a parent.
Speaking about portraying fatherly emotions on-screen, he said, “This is the first time I have done a full-on fatherly role with two little kids, and honestly, I think it was a beautiful experience as I realized how much I love kids and how much I would love to be a father someday. So thanks to ‘Rakshabandhan…’ for making me realize that I can become a father someday.”
Toward the start of the show, he played Umed Pratap Singh, a single parent of two children – Rasaal and Shivraj. When inquired as to whether there were any apprehensions about playing a father on-screen, he said, “My character was, of course, a father to two kids but he is a handsome man with royal Rajasthani looks. I think Umed Pratap Singh is one of the most good-looking characters that I have ever played.”
After Umed’s passing, the show takes a jump and Nishant is then seen as Shivraj. Looking at having the option to play both child and father on-screen he said, “I never thought I would get to explore this opportunity because usually, this happens to the female leads of a show.”
Nishant likewise has two music videos in the line which will be out soon.
Discussing how music videos effectively reach a lot of people, he said, “If the song becomes a hit, the video can go viral. Also, everybody loves music, everyone loves good songs. So, I think that’ll increase my audience by manyfold. For now, let us hope that my songs do well when they come out.”