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This Article is From Oct 23, 2012

Was not aware of the Naxal issue: Arjun Rampal

Was not aware of the Naxal issue: Arjun Rampal
The film revolves around Rampal's character of an IPS officer Adil Khanbbv and the actor says it is the toughest role he has essayed in his decade old career.
New Delhi: Actor Arjun Rampal, who will benext seen in Prakash Jha's "Chakravyuh", says he was not muchaware about the naxalism issue before he started filming.Rampal, 39, thinks the movie is a must watch for youth asit throws light on the present scenario of the nation.

"I was not much aware about the issue and this is thereason why I feel that this film is important for the youth.They need to know where exactly does the heartland of Indialie and what exactly is transpiring there.

"It is going to open many eyes because the film exploresthe situation that our country is in," Rampal told PTI.The film revolves around Rampal's character of an IPSofficer Adil Khanbbv and the actor says it is the toughestrole he has essayed in his decade old career.

"The film is full of complicated characters and the partwhich I am playing is one of the toughest that I have playedin a very long time. There is so much happening to thischaracter, right from the dilemma that he goes through to thepain of betrayed friendship to a conflict like situationhappening at home with his wife, who is also a cop," he added.

But Rampal gives all the credit to Jha, who gave him anew lease of life with his last outing "Rajneeti"."All credit to Prakash Jha that he has made all hischaracter well layered and also very justified in what theydo. The reason why everything comes on screen carries meaningand purpose because Prakash comes with a lot of clarity," headded.

"Chakravyuh", which will hit theatres on October 26, alsostars Abhay Deol, Manoj Bajpayee, Om Puri, Esha Gupa andnewbie actress Anjali Patil in pivotal roles.

"Abhay's (Deol) character too is very layered and it goesthrough huge metamorphosis. On the other hand Manoj's(Bajpayee) character is very hard hitting. Om's (Puri) parthas been woven quite beautifully in the film.

"Prakash has a knack of bringing in multiple charactersunder the same roof and giving them good acknowledgement andwonderful depth," he added.

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