Creatively, Television shows, films and web series are touching the sky. There is no limit to the stories and characters we see these days. Actor Khushwant Walia will be playing one such unique character in the upcoming show Nishabd on the brand new channel Atrangi/Atrangii. He will be essaying the role of a gay man for the first time. 

Speaking of the role Walia said, “I took it as a challenge because this was the first time I was playing a gay character. I have romanced girls on screen but romancing a guy, I thought, would be quite a challenge and worth the effort because it is going to be a different experience for me as a performer.” 

Khushwant adds, “It was excellent… Mitu ma’am and our director Arshima Thapar are extremely friendly. They made us feel comfortable and at home on the set. I found the characters to be challenging and when I read the script I found the story to be so true and extremely well written. I know so many who are very uncomfortable coming out to the world. I don’t judge them or put them down, it’s just the society is not ready to accept them with open arms. And, this story, which I am a part of, does reflect that. So, I instantly said yes when I read the script. Also, I feel conversations around same sex relations should start. I am happy that there is huge acceptance now compared to what it was a few years back when it was considered to be a taboo. Still, we have a long way to go.” 

Khushwant concludes, “It feels great to be a part of such change with Nishabd. I am really happy that being an actor I got this opportunity to portray this character and to be a part of the story that can make some contribution to the LGBTQ community.”

Creatively, Television shows, films and web series are touching the sky. There is no limit to the stories and characters we see these days. Actor Khushwant Walia will be playing one such unique character in the upcoming show Nishabd on the brand new channel Atrangi/Atrangii. He will be essaying the role of a gay man for the first time. 

Speaking of the role Walia said, “I took it as a challenge because this was the first time I was playing a gay character. I have romanced girls on screen but romancing a guy, I thought, would be quite a challenge and worth the effort because it is going to be a different experience for me as a performer.” 

Khushwant adds, “It was excellent… Mitu ma’am and our director Arshima Thapar are extremely friendly. They made us feel comfortable and at home on the set. I found the characters to be challenging and when I read the script I found the story to be so true and extremely well written. I know so many who are very uncomfortable coming out to the world. I don’t judge them or put them down, it’s just the society is not ready to accept them with open arms. And, this story, which I am a part of, does reflect that. So, I instantly said yes when I read the script. Also, I feel conversations around same sex relations should start. I am happy that there is huge acceptance now compared to what it was a few years back when it was considered to be a taboo. Still, we have a long way to go.” 

Khushwant concludes, “It feels great to be a part of such change with Nishabd. I am really happy that being an actor I got this opportunity to portray this character and to be a part of the story that can make some contribution to the LGBTQ community.”