Facts about Actor Vishwas Kini

Vishwas Kini has made quite a name for himself in the film industry. He has established his craft and grown over the years to be part of some amazing films in India Cinema. Vishwas had many admirers after his performance in Veere Di Wedding, as many loved the charm of his character. We were all excited once we saw him grace our screens again in the new series SHE, on Netflix. Vishwas certainly knows how to have an on-screen presence and we wanted to know more about his work in the industry. Here is what Vishwas Kini shared with us.

Where did his journey with acting begin?

He was a performer at school. He has spent more time in rehearsals and on stage than classrooms. But he never thought of taking it up as a profession. During graduation he realized that I wanted to take it more seriously. So he came to Bombay from Jalandhar and enrolled himself in a theatre workshop during which he was hired as an assistant by Shanoo Sharma (casting director). That was his first encounter with bollywood.

After spending a year in the casting department he got an idea of how the whole process works and audition rooms were not an uncomfortable space for him anymore. Within 2 years he signed his first film which was Punjab 1984.

What fueled his passion for acting and what motivated him to keep going?

He didn't get along well with monotony. So he decided to choose a profession that wasn’t monotonous. The actor was a musician in college but soon he realized acting was his calling.

The voice inside his heart always told him to be patient and keep striving. There was enormous support from his sister and his parents. 

H is are known for his character on SHE, Jason Fernandez. How did he prepare for that role?

The prep started with his first meeting with Imtiaz sir. He liked what he had done in the audition but through discussions they teared through Jason’s character. Sir had a way of delving into deep psychological traits of people through normal conversation and these conversations were the building blocks for Jason.

Then there was the physicality and the profession. His workout regimen was mainly Cross-fit and he saw a lot of cop dramas. This is how Jason Fernandez was brought to life.