Nikhil Dwivedi, who played a supporting part in Raavan, has got noticed by filmmakers, even if the film bombed at the box-office

Raavan did not fare too well at the boxoffice. Were you disappointed with the response?

Well, I was singled out and given very good reviews for my performance so I was happy. Also, many filmmakers called me and complimented me, so I am extremely satisfied. The fate of the film could have been different, of course, but, personally, it is a step forward.

Have you got any offers after Raavan?

Yeah, well. Of course, it has to translate into a film otherwise it has no meaning. Filmmakers are calling me and complimenting me and at the same time asking me for films. I have been doing a round of meetings; probably something should work out. These things take time but I am confident that my performance will not go unnoticed this time.

You are already doing an offbeat film called Basra with Abhay Deol and Shahana Goswami.

That’s supposedly worked out. I have been told that it is very much on and I am waiting for them to announce when exactly it will go on floors. As regards it being offbeat, I don’t know what’s an offbeat and what is a commercial film in today’s scenario. Dev D was commercially successful. I’d rather be part of good stories. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a commercial film or so called ‘offbeat’ film. I think the line today is very blurred.

We’ve heard you are also doing Matric Pass on the education system.

This film is a satire. It’s a light comic film about how certain circumstances in his life force an autorickshaw driver to go back to school again to clear his standard 10 exam. The casting is just falling into place. I am the main lead.

After a serious role in Raavan, looks like you are back to doing comedy.

That’s how I started in films. My first film (My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves) was a comedy. As an actor I am happy doing good roles, be it heavy or light.

I had also done Khalbali —Fun Unlimited which was due to release on 28 November but 26/11 happened. After that the film never released.

 — Krutika Behrawala