Interview: MAANVI GAGROO of The Class Act
By: Zofeen Maqsood Sep. 18, 2017
Maanvi Gagroo is a famous name in the Indian web series circuit. Whether as Shreya from TVF Pitchers or as Chanchal from TVF Triplings she has managed to carve a niche for herself. Gagroo is now seen on stage with a new play The Class Act which shows as an aspiring actor in a role that fits her to a T.
Maanvi Gagroo talks to BWW bout her role and acting career
BWW: Talk to us about your role in The Class Act
MG:I play this character called Dolly Gandhi. She's a TV actor who has been forced to attend this acting workshop by the casting director of the film that she really wishes to be cast in. So this workshop isn't a voluntary one for her.
BWW: As it is the second season of sorts for the play - what are the changes that have been done from the previous version to this to the play and your character?
MG:We've tried to incorporate a few changes according to the current situation. A few dialogues, a few jokes but it's insane how relevant the play still is. I can't wrap my head around how so little has changed in our social situation.
BWW: How different is it to perform for web series/films and theatre?
MG:Of course they're different and have their pros and cons. Camera acting, whether web or films has many advantages like the luxury of retakes! But theatre has that very advantage of everything being live, with absolutely no second chances. However both are fun and have their own fun elements.
BWW: Which medium do you enjoy the most?
MG: I love films!! I've been an audience and thoroughly enjoyed consuming films. For me films will always be a escape medium to go to. Hence obviously I absolutely LOVE being in front of the camera. Also, unlike a lot of actors, I started my acting career with camera and then moved on to stage acting. So my first love will always be film and/or web.
BWW: What is the sort of theatre that you would want to see being shown more in India?
MG: There's a new way of experimental cinema being born in Mumbai. Probably because of some really nice experimental venues coming up. I'd like to see more of relatable stories. More contemporary adaptations of old classics.
BWW: What in your opinion is the acceptance of Indian Theatre abroad?
MG: I think there are a lot of takers for Indian theatre abroad. We could reason it by saying abroad there's a dearth of Indian content or that there's a sense of cultural familiarity but whatever the reason, Indian plays are a big hit abroad. It's also important to represent contemporary urban India for people outside the country to get a 360 degree view of the Indian diaspora.
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