MUMBAI: Gagan Dev Riar, who will be playing the role of Abdul Karim Telgi in the much anticipated sequel, Scam 2003, directed by Hansal Mehta, is an actor, theatre artist, director and writer. Gagan has acted in films like ‘Sonchiriya’ and series ‘A Suitable Boy’. With a theatre experience of over 15 years, the actor has worked with several theatre personalities like late Shri Pandit Satyadev Dubey, Sunil Shanbag, Rajit Kapur, Purva Naresh and Atul Kumar.

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Speaking of his experience, Gagan said, “There was no pressure as such but since Scam 1992 was such a big hit so there was a bit of nervousness. But, Hansal sir (Mehta) made it really easy for me. He told me to not worry and don’t think that I would be compared with the earlier season or Pratik Gandhi. He also told me to deliver with utmost honesty.”

He added, “Hansal sir told me clearly that I don’t have to copy or imitate as it is based on a real life person. He asked me to enact how Gagan would play a character like that. I made my own interpretation of how he walks, or talks with the locals. I didn’t want to make it a caricature.” 

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Gagan further said, “Comparisons are bound to happen but I came across several opposing views. A few fans wrote that there’s no need to compare Gagan and Pratik as both of us played different people.” He concluded saying, “I didn’t think as of now because of the euphoria surrounding me. I am busy receiving love and want to enjoy my present.”

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