Prakash Jha: Actors or actresses don’t decide their roles, they play what they get

On 24 the may Press conference for the Ashram cast was held, as the release of the third chapter approaches. A surprise screening of the first episode of Season 3 was scheduled for the media. Following that, a Q/A session was scheduled.

Ashram’s plot centres on a preacher named Baba Nirala (Bobby Deol), whose followers (primarily from the poorer parts of society) have complete faith in him and would do anything he asks of them. However, Baba Nirala is a conman turned godman who assures that his worshippers give their fortune to him and remain permanently wedded to the ashram.

During the interaction, Anupriya was asked if there is a specific reason why she is not receiving the lead roles. Prashant Jha, the director, responded, “Actors and actresses don’t choose their parts; they play what they get.” Later in the conversation, the actors discussed their encounters with babas and whether or not they ever believed in them.

Anupriya discussed how patriarchy still persists in our nation and how women are oppressed, which they sometimes accept and adapt to. Living life on her own terms is essential to her.

When asked about the threats to the series, director Prakash Jha stated that he has always dreaded them, but he finally realised that there would always be someone to drag you down.

Season 3 will be available on an OTT platform beginning June 3 for the uninitiated. Following the huge success of the previous two seasons, the producers have high hopes for this season as well.