Anup Soni is moving to silver screen and is excited
Popular TV actor Anup Soni says he has taken a selfish call to do movies as the big-screen space is more exciting today. Soni, who has been the face of crime drama series 'Crime Patrol' for about nine years, has bid adieu to the show to focus on his film career. He admits the show helped him earn credibility and respect as an actor.
Actor inside me was restless: Soni
"The (hosting) stint went on for long. The show (Crime Patrol) became popular and I did not think it will run this long. I am focusing on films now," Anup said. "The actor inside me was restless and I wanted to focus more on acting. I had to take this call, it was a selfish call as an actor," he said.
Soni talks about leaving small screen
It was during the last quarter of 2017 that Soni decided to leave the small screen. Fortunately, at the same time, he says, he got Ekta Kapoor's web-series 'The Test Case'. "I requested makers that I would like to focus on films and they were ok with it. They wanted me to complete my contract that ended this March-April," he said.
Soni has been a part of few Bollywood movies
In the past, Soni has been a part of films such as 'Gangaajal' and 'Aparahan'. He also did a film called 'Yeh Hausla', which did not release.
Soni to be sharing screen-space with Sanjay Dutt in 'Prasthnanam'
Soni, 43, says he wants people to know that he is open to working all mediums. Soni will next be seen sharing screen space with Sanjay Dutt in 'Prasthnanam', a remake of a Telugu political thriller film. "The director told me to watch the Telugu film. I got to know that I play a crucial role," he adds.
'Balika Vadhu', the other best of Soni
Soni was also part of the popular show 'Balika Vadhu', which was one of the longest shows of Indian television. Soni, who played the role of the main protagonist Anandi's father-in-law 'Bhairav', was one of the most loved characters of the show. His humble and generous character along with the show's outstanding storyline based on child marriage was lauded by many.
