A successful film can bring an actor more attention, but Jaideep Ahlawat hopes it will also give him an opportunity to try something new. After playing the role of a police officer in Drishyam: ConclusionThe actor is looking forward to roles that challenge him as an artist rather than seeing him turn to the same characters in every project.

In an interview with Variety IndiaJaideep talks about his expectations after the success of the film and what he wants from the next phase of his career.

The actor is particularly keen to avoid being typecast as a police officer. Although such roles have been a part of his work, Jaideep wants filmmakers to consider him for a wider range of characters and give him opportunities to explore different aspects of his acting.

“Okay, blockbuster success… I don’t know how it will change my career, but whatever, I hope it’s going to be a good change. I hope I get good challenging offers. I hope I won’t be asked to play cop roles again and again,” he said.

For Jaideep, the next step is about finding projects that offer something beyond the familiar. The actor wants to take on roles that allow him to push himself and work with strong scripts.

“More challenges, good screenplay, bigger characters, hopefully. Fingers crossed,” he said.

in the Drishyam: ConclusionJaideep plays SP Rajveer Singh Tomar, joining Vijay Salgaonkar in a franchise led by Ajay Devgan. The film also stars Tabu as Meera Deshmukh, Shreya Saran as Nandini Salgaonkar, Rajat Kapoor as Mahesh Deshmukh and Ishita Dutta as Anju Salgaonkar.

Directed by Abhishek Pathak, this is the third installment of the film vision Series, following vision (2015) and Dristim 2 (2022). The project is backed by Panorama Studios and Star Studio 18.

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