Indresh Malik: OTT has narrowed the gap between lead and supporting actors
After making a mark on television with shows like Madhubala: Ek Ishq Ek Junoon, 12/24 Karol Bagh and Naagin, Indresh Malik has found renewed recognition through acclaimed performances in Gangubai Kathiawadi and Heeramandi. The actor reflects on moving beyond television, why financial security gave him the courage to pursue his passion, and why he never viewed the transition as a shift in mediums. He also explains why screen time doesn't define an actor's worth, shares his hopes for The Pyramid Scheme, and discusses how OTT has reshaped storytelling by giving greater importance to character-driven performances over conventional hierarchies.
After making a mark on television with shows like Madhubala: Ek Ishq Ek Junoon, 12/24 Karol Bagh and Naagin, Indresh Malik has found renewed recognition through acclaimed performances in Gangubai Kathiawadi and Heeramandi. The actor reflects on moving beyond television, why financial security gave him the courage to pursue his passion, and why he never viewed the transition as a shift in mediums. He also explains why screen time doesn't define an actor's worth, shares his hopes for The Pyramid Scheme, and discusses how OTT has reshaped storytelling by giving greater importance to character-driven performances over conventional hierarchies.
