<p>Neil Bhoopalam, best known for his performance in <em>NH 10</em>, is in the limelight because of his latest release <em>The Raikar Case</em>. The Voot Select offering, featuring him in the role of a cop, has grabbed a fair deal of attention with its riveting plot. Speaking exclusively to DH, Neil opens up about prepping for <em>The Raikar Case</em> and life amid the COVID-19 lockdown</p>.<p><strong>How did you prepare for your role in <em>The Raikar Case</em>?</strong></p>.<p>I tried to be the best version of myself while working on The Raikar Case. The fathers of some of my friends are in the police so I reached out to them to prepare for the show. I have been a fan of cop dramas like <em>Ab Tak Chappan</em> and this might have subconsciously shaped my performance.</p>.<p><strong>Are you happy about the response to your performance?</strong></p>.<p>My aunt in Bengaluru reached out to me and said that she liked my performance. My friends too have praised my work. In a way, it is nice to connect with them under these circumstances.</p>.<p><strong>How was the experience of working in the digital medium?</strong></p>.<p>It was a bit different (from TV and films) as the workload is more in digital. You need to work at a faster speed and also do your homework beforehand itself.</p>.<p><br /><strong>You have a theatre background. Has that experience come in handy?</strong></p>.<p>I will explain this using an analogy. A cricketer needs to change his strategy and approach depending on whether it is a Test or a One Day International or a T-20. However, at the end of the day, he is still a cricketer. Similarly, when I do theatre I might need to give an elevated performance but I am still an artiste.</p>.<p><strong>You haven’t been too active in Bollywood. Is it a conscious decision or something that just happened?</strong></p>.<p>It has been a bit of both. Some part of this was planned/intentional while the rest was determined by the type of offers coming my way. I had been in the industry for nearly 10 years when<em> NH 10</em> happened. So, in a way, my average is one movie in 10 years. I am someone who likes to take it easy and not run after quantity.</p>.<p><strong>How are coping with the COVID-19 lockdown?</strong></p>.<p>I am trying to make the most of the situation and breathing the cleaner air. However, the threat is always there and it is not really possible to think too much about the future. In a way, I am taking it one day at a time.</p>.<p>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/vishnuvardhan-was-an-understanding-and-helpful-person-the-raikar-case-actress-ashvini-bhave-824160.html">Vishnuvardhan was an understanding and helpful person: ‘The Raikar Case’ actress Ashvini Bhave</a><br /><br /> </p>
<p>Neil Bhoopalam, best known for his performance in <em>NH 10</em>, is in the limelight because of his latest release <em>The Raikar Case</em>. The Voot Select offering, featuring him in the role of a cop, has grabbed a fair deal of attention with its riveting plot. Speaking exclusively to DH, Neil opens up about prepping for <em>The Raikar Case</em> and life amid the COVID-19 lockdown</p>.<p><strong>How did you prepare for your role in <em>The Raikar Case</em>?</strong></p>.<p>I tried to be the best version of myself while working on The Raikar Case. The fathers of some of my friends are in the police so I reached out to them to prepare for the show. I have been a fan of cop dramas like <em>Ab Tak Chappan</em> and this might have subconsciously shaped my performance.</p>.<p><strong>Are you happy about the response to your performance?</strong></p>.<p>My aunt in Bengaluru reached out to me and said that she liked my performance. My friends too have praised my work. In a way, it is nice to connect with them under these circumstances.</p>.<p><strong>How was the experience of working in the digital medium?</strong></p>.<p>It was a bit different (from TV and films) as the workload is more in digital. You need to work at a faster speed and also do your homework beforehand itself.</p>.<p><br /><strong>You have a theatre background. Has that experience come in handy?</strong></p>.<p>I will explain this using an analogy. A cricketer needs to change his strategy and approach depending on whether it is a Test or a One Day International or a T-20. However, at the end of the day, he is still a cricketer. Similarly, when I do theatre I might need to give an elevated performance but I am still an artiste.</p>.<p><strong>You haven’t been too active in Bollywood. Is it a conscious decision or something that just happened?</strong></p>.<p>It has been a bit of both. Some part of this was planned/intentional while the rest was determined by the type of offers coming my way. I had been in the industry for nearly 10 years when<em> NH 10</em> happened. So, in a way, my average is one movie in 10 years. I am someone who likes to take it easy and not run after quantity.</p>.<p><strong>How are coping with the COVID-19 lockdown?</strong></p>.<p>I am trying to make the most of the situation and breathing the cleaner air. However, the threat is always there and it is not really possible to think too much about the future. In a way, I am taking it one day at a time.</p>.<p>Also read: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/vishnuvardhan-was-an-understanding-and-helpful-person-the-raikar-case-actress-ashvini-bhave-824160.html">Vishnuvardhan was an understanding and helpful person: ‘The Raikar Case’ actress Ashvini Bhave</a><br /><br /> </p>
