I prefer multi-starrers: Sudhanshu Pandey
Shweta Sharma

Model Sudhanshu Pandey is a member of music group Band of Boys
Model Sudhanshu Pandey is a member of music group Band of Boys. He has acted in The Myth with Jackie Chan

SINGER, model and actor Sudhanshu Pandey, who is eagerly waiting for the completion of his new film Alibaug, says he doesn’t mind working in a multi-starrer because it stands a better chance at the box office.

"Even established actors like Saif Ali Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan feature in multi-starrers. Such movies have more performances for the viewers to watch and enjoy along with a decorated script," Sudhanshu said.

He says he would be a part of a movie as the lead only when he has faith in the script.

The actor, who has signed a three-film contract with filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, has already showcased his acting prowess in the first film of the lot, Dus Kahaniyaan, which featured Mandira Bedi, Arbaaz Khan, Dia Mirza and Manoj Bajpai among others.

In ‘Alibaug’ his co-stars are Sanjay Dutt, Gul Panag and Mandira Bedi.

The actor will also be seen in the Anees Bazmee-directed action-comedy film Singh Is King, which has Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif in leading roles.

"In ‘Singh is King’, I play a sardar, who is a part of a mafia gang. It was a great experience working for the movie, and especially with Akshay (Kumar), whom I treat as an elder brother," he said.

The movie to be released in August this year will have a star cast comprising Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Neha Dhupia and Om Puri apart from Sudhanshu.

Sudhanshu has showcased his talent in many arenas and he reasons that the field of performing arts, which he is part of, includes all.

"I am not just an actor, I am a performer. I will do everything to the best of my abilities. I love doing action sequences. I did The Myth with my favourite action actor Jackie Chan," he said.

Although he has featured in TV serials like "Akela", "Beta" and "Yeh Meri Life Hai", Sudhanshu maintains he is better suited for films.

"I feel more comfortable in a film atmosphere. I have done very select stuff on TV. I cannot work 24X7, five years at a stretch of my life. A person has to have that kind of mindset and willpower to do so.

He was formerly a member of the music group Band of Boys and is still active on the singing front.

"Apart from ‘Dus Kahaniyaan’, I have also sung in ‘Alibaug’ and hope to cut an album which will be big and different," he said. Asked to define different and big, Sudhanshu said: "I don’t want to cheat my audiences with fake music. I want to make music which touches my listeners’ heart." With his kitty full of on professional front, he and his wife are eagerly awaiting their second child soon. — IANS





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