Actress Swara Bhaskar says she was sceptical about acting in upcoming web series, ItsNotThatSimple, because her character gets involved in an extramarital affair.
The actress, however, adds that her character’s flaws also made it more interesting to play.
“I have mostly played good girl roles. This time I feel my character is like a [expletive].
“I wanted to change things for myself as an actor and do something that audience would never expect. I am looking forward to the reaction of the audience. It’s an uncharted territory for me,” said Bhaskar.
ItsNotThatSimple, a six-episode web series, also stars Vivan Bhatena, Akshay Oberoi and Karanveer Mehra.
The show revolves around the ideas of marriage, relationships and love.
“I had never done a web series before. So, I thought this is the right debut. The issues in the web series are dealt nicely. Our director Danish [Aslam] had a nice perspective. I was sceptical thinking this woman is a [expletive] but Danish was like it’s okay if she has flaws. We, as women, judge ourselves too much,” said Bhaskar.
The 28-year-old actress says that extra martial affairs are natural.
“We human beings have flaws. When we see or hear about extra-martial affairs it’s like scandalous as element of sex is there. I feel sorry, sad for people who are in this situation. I think it happens as one is unhappy with the person or marriage,” she added.
The Nil Battey Sannata actress reveals she has been in complicated relationships in the past.
“It’s not a nice situation. It’s painful. It’s about the lies, about trust and being honest. It’s important to be truthful to yourself first. Then be open to your partner,” she said.
The web series, which is being produced by Viacom 18’s streaming service Voot, has been directed by Aslam, who helmed Break Ke Baad, starring Deepika Padukone and Imran Khan.
