“Whatever I am today, is all because of my maternal uncle”- Prithvik Pratap
To think about making an acting career that too in a situation when are dependent on others, is like a dream. But, for Prithvik Pratap it was like accepting a challenge. Prithvik lost his father when he was only one and half years old. His maternal uncle looked after all his needs and therefore, Prithvik shall always remain grateful to his uncle, for whatever he is today. Since his college days , he could find time for his experimental plays, besides doing a job.
Today, he has achieved something what he aspired for in the acting field. From small roles to bigger roles, his journey goes on to expect something big. Having done few Marathi films like ‘Premache Side Effects’ , ‘Pyarwali Lov Story’ , TV programme like ‘Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra’, & ‘Jago Mohan Pyare’, Prithvik slowly came into limelight. And now, he is playing lead role in a web series on Netflix. Marathi Movie World spoke to this ambitious actor. Excerpts from the chit chat with him.
Q: How your acting career started ?
A: While in college, I was associated with One act plays. During those days, I got an opportunity to perform in three Hindi films, where I found small roles. Later, while doing a job, I had an offer for audition in a play and that’s how was my entry as an actor.
Q: You got a break on television through ‘Jago Mohan Pyare’. How did this happen?
A: Actually, I had given audition for Manya’s role in this serial, which was going on for a month. Though I was rejected for this role, I was asked to give audition for the character of Rahul and I was selected in just one day’s time, to make my acting debut on television in a Marathi serial.
Q: Whom do you consider your ideal in this acting field ?
A: Nana Patekar and Shahrukh Khan are my ideals.
Q: You are also performing with Shahrukh Khan in a film. Could you please tell us about it ?
A: It was my dream to meet Shahrukh Khan personally and also perform with him. And through this film my dream was fulfilled. This film will be released on Netflix and my character is of serious type and not a comedy .
Q: Having done web series, how was your experience there?
A: When I did the web series ‘Back Benchers’ it turned out to be my favourite film. It has found a place in my heart. I am receiving a lot of mails from people especially from Aurangabad, Jalna, Dhule regions. So, I formed a what’s app group of these people. In the second part of this series, I have decided to invite all these people.
Q: At present how busy are you with Serials and stage plays ?
A: I am doing an experimental – ‘Je Je Hoil te Pahave’ and three shows of this play have been performed. But, there will be shows of this play only for next 2- 3 months.
Q: How do you spend your free time ?
A: I love to watch English films. Besides, I play cricket and keep myself busy playing video games.
Q: Last but not the least, tell us something about your family background?
A: I live in Vikhroli with my family comprising of Myself, My mother, my brother and my sister in law. When I was one and half year old, my father passed away. My maternal uncle looked after me. Today, whatever I am, it is all because of my Uncle. I am grateful to him.
Stand up Comedian Prithvik Pratap’s film wins State award
Popular stand up comedian Prithvik Pratap has already reached Maharashtrian households watching the comedy show ‘Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra’. Prithvik had won the 2nd chapter of this comedy show . He also performed the role of Rahul n the Marathi serial ‘Jago Mohan Pyare’. But, more than this, today he has achieved something that should make him feel more proud.
Prithvik’s short film ‘Wake up’ has bagged second prize in the Vasundhara Short film festival organized by Maharashtra Pollution Control Board. Prior to this Prithvik had worked in two short films ‘The Closet’ and ‘Dus Rupaiah’ and also in a web series ‘Backbenchers’. But, ‘Wake up’ success makes him feel special, as the film has won an award. Highlight of this film is that it is a silent film, in which more emphasis is on facial expressions which conveys the message.