While most Television actors reject playing deities on screen, on fear of being typecast into such roles, actor Vikas Manaktala has happily accepted to play the role of Lord Shiva in the new TV show Namah. Incidentally the actor has been approached 5 times in the past to play Lord Shiva but due to various reasons things didn’t work out as expected.

 

The actor is a huge believer of Shiva and says he is inspired by the Lord’s calmness in chaos. He apparently practised meditation for one hour before his shoot. This has also helped him become more physically and mentally fit. The actor who has played many roles in shows like Main Naa Bhoolungi, Jhansi Ki Rani and many more, doesn’t fear being typecast as audiences have already accepted him in many roles.