Bollywood actor Tahir Raj Bhasin, who is known for his versatility and performances in films like 83, Looop Lapeta, and shows like Yeh Kaali Kaali Aakhein and Ranjish Hi Sahi has been on an impressive streak, delivering a string of hits. The actor was recently seen donning a never seen before avatar in Milan Lutharia’s Sultan of Delhi .
The actor has revealed the profound influence of Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan on his character portrayal in Sultan of Delhi.
Crediting the timeless performances of Amitabh Bachchan in Indian cinema as a major source of inspiration for his character development, Tahir Raj Bhasin said, “I have always been awed by the magnetism of Amitabh Bachchan! For me, the most impressionable film of his is Deewar. Growing up, I used to watch the film over and over whenever I got a chance. Bachchan Sirs ‘Vijay’ in Deewar was everything that I idolised a hero to be on screen. I was fascinated by it because it presented a hero, who was unabashedly grey! He was anti-establishment, he believed in living life on his own terms and had a towering ambition to rule the ground he walked on! I was inspired by this spirit of rebellion and had an instant flashback to Bachchan sir’s Vijay when I first read the script for Sultan Of Delhi.”
Adding to this, he said “My character Arjun in Sultan of Delhi is me living out my childhood moment of emulating the one and only Amitabh Bachchan! It is my homage to the incredible mega-star that he is and I’m so glad that my series has become a hit. I do hope Bachchan sir manages to see Sultan of Delhi and I hope he likes it. Fingers crossed!”
Tahir Raj Bhasin continues to elevate his acting prowess, and with “Sultan of Delhi,” he delves even deeper into the character of Arjun Bhatia, leaving a lasting impression. Sultan of Delhi is streaming on Disney+Hotstar.
