Siddharth Kumar Tewary’s Porus created waves when
the first promo hit the tube, and the audience can’t wait for the show to
start. The historical drama show, which aims to depict the story of Greek
conqueror Alexander and Indian defender Porus, will make the TV fraternity sit
up and take notice of the new benchmarks it will set. Lead actor Laksh Lalwani
says that the show is truly one-of-a-kind. Set in 350
BC, ‘Porus’ is being shot at a lavish set in Umbergaon, Gujarat and will be
aired from November 27th.
"The first emotion that came to my mind while
taking up this show, was gratitude. I wasn't able to believe that I would be
part of this show and wondered if I would be able to pull it off," says
Laksh.
For his role as Porus, the 21-year-old
tall, fair and handsome actor has beefed up. He has also acquired special
skills to carry out the action sequences.
"My training started in April. I learnt sword
fighting, horse riding, martial arts, rowing, scuba diving, and everything
adventurous. I was living the life I wanted to, and getting paid for it,” he
says, adding, "I gained weight and muscle too, and transformed my
originally lean body,"
He is convinced that the show --said to be the
most expensive that Indian television has seen – will be a trendsetter.
"This will be a show which will break norms.
Honestly, people look down upon television. When this show will come, it will
change all that and will become a benchmark. The action, costumes, acting and
direction are superb," he says.
The role requires him to dedicate 12
hours a day to shoot, and two hours of workout --leaving little time for his
personal life. But Laksh is not complaining.
"My present is Porus and my only aim is to make it
larger-than-life. That's what I am focussing on," says the actor, who
sports heavy costumes and accessories in the show.
Before getting a chance to feature in ‘Porus’,
Laksh had an interesting story about how he landed in showbiz. He auditioned
for ‘Roadies’ on his friend and mother's insistence and got chosen. "My
mother said, 'You must go, I have a dream to see you on television'. That's how
it all began. I auditioned and got selected. Then one fine morning, I got a
call saying that what if instead of 'Roadies', we offer you a fiction show and
pay you as well?
I said why not! That's how I packed my bags and came to
Mumbai,” he says
