EXCLUSIVE: Vipin Sharma reveals Anurag Kashyap dissuaded him from playing small role in Gangs of Wasseypur; recalls how the viral ‘thappad wala’ scene was improvised

Vipin Sharma is a versatile Indian actor and filmmaker known for his compelling performances in critically acclaimed films. While he gained widespread recognition for playing Ishaan’s strict father in Taare Zameen Par (2007), he also made a mark with his role in Gangs of Wasseypur (2012).

Directed by Anurag Kashyap, the crime saga showcased Sharma in a gritty, intense role, further cementing his reputation as a powerhouse performer in Indian cinema.

Vipin Sharma on the sets of Gangs of Wasseypur

In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Bubble, Vipin shares how he wanted to make something more of his role, “Meri ek list thi jab mai naya naya aaya tha ke mai inn filmmakers ke saath kaam karna chahta hu, who were there on the top 2-3 names. Toh mai badi koshish karte karte usne mila uss samay iski casting ho chuki thi toh sir iski casting toh ho chuki hai, toh Anurag ne bola ek chota role hai joh maine kiya.

He continued, Anurag ne mana kiya tha ki sir mat karo, it’s a very small role maine bola ki 1-2 saal wait karna padega, let’s start working on this one, tumhare saath kaam karne ka mauka bhi milega, that’s good enough. Toh kiya pehele din jab mai set pe tha Banaras ke bahar hum shoot kar rahe hai 2 baje aur first shot ke baad maine Anurag ko jaakar bola ki, mai kuch karunga iss role ke saath, kuch banaunga sir,”

Vipin Sharma on improvising scenes in Gangs of Wasseypur

Vipin said “kaafi saari cheeze improvisation hai, thappad wala scene, Pankaj mere peeche bhaagta hai woh. Ha, ek hi take hai woh, woh pehele take me hi ho gaya tha, kuch tha kuch, pata nahi maine peeche nahi dekha, mai saamne hi dekh raha hu, bas tha ki haat me aa gaya hai chappal bhaag lo. Ha woh wala aur thappad wala bhi popular memes rahe hai, ha ha aate rehete hai, log bhejte rehete hai.”

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