Published by: Chirag Sehgal
Last updated: July 14, 2023, 3:51 PM IST
Barun Sobti played forensic expert Nikhil Nayar in Asur. (Credit: Instagram)
Barun Sobti said Asur was a big milestone for him as his role was layered, complex and difficult to portray.
After years of reigning on the small screen, Barun Sobti is now making waves with his impressive achievements in the digital world. His role as Nikhil Nayar in the psychological thriller series Asur garnered much acclaim. The second season of Asur will premiere in June. Now, in a recent interview, the actor shared how the success of the series has profoundly changed his life and how people see him as an actor.
Speaking to Bollywood Life, Barun Sobti said, “People are taking me more seriously now. There was a very difficult character to portray. So once I did what I did, there was a lot of heavy in that character. It was deep, complex, layered, you know. And there are so many things, so many aspects. I think I represented that well. So that’s why people are taking me seriously as an actor now. So it’s a huge milestone in my life.”
Barun Sobti played the role of a forensic expert who, along with his team at the Central Bureau Of Investigation, tries to track down a serial killer who considers himself to be the incarnation of Asura Kali. He also won Best Supporting Actor award at Asian Television Awards 2020. Besides him, Asur also plays Arshad Warsi, Ridhi Dogra, Amey Wagh and others. The series is directed by Oni Sen and has a powerful plot to keep the viewers guessing what will happen next.
Despite his successful career on the digital platform, Barun Sobti initially gained popularity as a household name through his appearances in daily soap operas like Baat Hamari Pakki Hai and Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon? However, he gradually moved into the world of OTT and achieved remarkable projects. In a recent interview, Barun discussed this shift and acknowledged the ups and downs that come with being an actor. He spoke about the challenges actors face in the fierce competition in the country.
The actor will next be seen in yet another crime thriller, Kohrra, alongside Harleen Sethi. The series will revolve around the murder of an NRA and the investigations that follow. Directed by Randeep Jha, it will premiere on Netflix on July 15. Barun Sobti has been a part of several other web shows such as Badtameez Dil, Tanhaiyan and The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family.