Parimal Bhattacharya on being part of Janani- AI ki Kahani: The show’s title is an interesting paradox

Actor Parimal Bhattacharya, who plays the role of Naresh Parmar in Mrinal Abhigyan Jha Productions’ Janani- AI Ki Kahani, says that he loves being part of the project. Parimal adds:

“The title evokes curiosity of the viewers about the show. Janani relates to emotion and AI ki kahani connotes technology, thereby generating an interesting paradox,” he says.

He adds, “I won’t say content on Indian Television is in general very progressive; this is true for a few shows. Subject of our show is out of the box. Progressive part will depend on how we carry it further to match or surpass the expectations of progressive viewers.”

Talking about his character, he says, “I’m doing a henpecked husband, not still related with the central plot. He was supposed to be a businessman of good personality, afraid of his wife only. But has been shown as a meek and fearful person in scenes shot so far. I chose this over a historical show, since I found the story novel and the character, was supposed to have various shades.”

So, how much does he relate to his character, he says “The person I am, doesn’t have anything in common with the character, but being a theatre actor, I would love to do various shades of the character, if it materialises.”

Is the AI wave is here to stay and 2024 is the year of AI, his response was “AI is just seeing its beginning, don’t know what will be its final destination. All depends on the way it is used for the mankind. It may make the world heaven or may cause total destruction, as envisaged in the religious books. 2024 may not be the year of AI, since it’s still in its formative stage.”

Talking about working with Abhigyan and Mrinal Jha, Parimal says, “I have done around 10-11 days of shoot with the script of Mrinal ji; family scenes aren’t much related with the main storyline. So, can’t say I’ve worked with Mrinal ji yet. Abhigyan ji personifies the meaning of his name; intelligent, wise and knowledgeable. I’m impressed by his storytelling ability thru’ directorial inputs in shot taking, with special mention of his impromptu improvisations.”