Karan Tacker: Can an Outsider Survive Without Flops?

New Delhi, July 14 (NationPress) Actor Karan Tacker emphasizes that as an outsider in the film industry, there is significantly less margin for error, necessitating a much greater effort on his part and leaving no room for failures.

“I believe that one must exert additional effort,” Karan shared with IANS regarding gaining acceptance in the industry.

He elaborated: “While everyone puts in hard work, you must strive even harder. As an actor from outside the industry, I simply cannot afford to deliver a subpar performance. I cannot experience a setback. I cannot have a moment of weakness as an actor because I feel that outsiders are quickly dismissed compared to others in the industry.”

To illustrate his point, he remarked: “For instance, if there’s an actor from a film family or someone who has connections within the industry, they might not necessarily deliver outstanding films or perform well, yet they continue to receive opportunities time and again.”

Karan feels that this aspect is particularly challenging.

“I would love to take on more projects. I would love to experiment and even make mistakes, as that’s how you determine whether you’re on the right track. However, you must ensure that your decisions are sound on paper. Whether something is right or wrong is often out of your hands, but it should not be a failure on paper. Thus, you must work exceptionally hard to achieve that.”

The actor mentioned that during the shoot for “Bhay,” he was informed that he hadn’t engaged in any PR following “Khakee: The Bihar Chapter.”

“I responded, ‘There wasn’t any time.’ You find yourself so engrossed in your work, and I feel that having work is the best form of PR,” he stated.

“The reason I mention this is that ‘Bhay’ took nearly a year to complete, from receiving the first episode through pre-production meetings and collaborating with a talented scriptwriter.”

“As an actor, you visualize the entire world and contribute ideas, suggesting shifts in dialogue or adjustments in scenes. You participate in casting, then proceed to the set. This pre-production phase consumes a significant six months of your life before you even begin shooting.”

He expressed that this is the level of commitment an outsider must invest.

“You have to completely invest yourself as an outsider, ensuring that you and your team share the same vision. When you arrive on set, you must be sharp and prepared, with everyone on the same wavelength.”

“I am uncertain about the extent to which someone from the industry needs to engage in this process, whether they do so effectively or not. They often don’t have to, as I believe they are well-supported in that regard.”