Kapil Nirmal: I don’t think television reflects societal norms or vice versa

Actor Kapil Nirmal is best known for TV shows such as Raja ki Aayegi Baraat, Ek Veer Ki Ardaas…Veera, Baal Shiv and the film Vedaa. He says that TV does not reflect society in any way. And what is shown on TV is a highly dramatized version of reality. He has participated in season 4 of Nach Baliye 4 with Anjali Abrol and was also a part of the second season of Zara Nachke Dikha. He had a guest appearance in Tere Liye as a part of the Durga Puja celebration. He played the character of Sarjerao Bhonsle in Pardes Mein Mila Koi Apna. Later he went on to play the role of Surya Singh Rana in Na Aana Is Des Laado. 

“I don’t think television reflects societal norms or vice versa. Daily soap’s purpose is to cater to a part of society, which sometimes identifies with the stories told. As if now, my shows are things of the past. Most of the incidents are a dramatised version of what may have happened somewhere, sometimes far-fetched, too much stretched,” he says.

He adds, “I don’t think my shows influence people. Additionally, the character you play may attract the attention of viewers because of some personality traits, looks, or dialect. Shows are more about characters and their chemistry.”

Kapil Nirmal on TV

Ask him what he thinks is better on TV – short and impactful characters or long-term characters adding just a little bit of value, and he says, “That’s subjective. If you want to earn more and want to stabilize your economic scenario, long ones will do wonders. If you don’t have time and want to earn quick money short ones will do the magic. At the end of the day, money matters.”

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