Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan: Avinesh Rekhi on playing Muhammad Ghori
Known for his predominantly positive roles on television, Avinesh Rekhi is taking a darker turn with his portrayal of Muhammad Ghori in the historical series Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan. The actor, who is playing an antagonist for the third time — after Madhubala Ek Ishq Ek Junoon and Tere Bina Jiya Jaye Na — says the complexity of the role was too compelling to pass up. “I don’t focus on whether a role is the protagonist or antagonist, as long as I am playing a good character. This would be the third time I am playing an antagonist. I wanted to do something different and it [was possible here because] it has a lot of layers,” he says.
Avinesh Rekhi
When it comes to depicting historical figures, authenticity and responsibility go hand in hand. “As an actor, since we are being ...