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IANS
In a career that has lasted a decade in showbiz, Shaleen Bhanot has essayed distinctive characters in shows like 'Saat Phere', 'Dill Mill Gaye' and 'Yeh Hai Aashiqui'. However, he says he still feels like a newcomer whenever he goes to a set.
"I have been working in shows for almost a decade now, but still when I go to sets, I feel it is my first day. I feel the same nervousness and excitement like a newcomer," Shaleen said at the launch of his new show 'Sher-E-Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh'.
"I wish to do something which I have never done before. I want to satisfy myself first, only then can I satisfy the audience," he added.
'Sher-E-Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh' will bring to light the inspirational journey of Sikh leader Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
Shaleen, who was last seen on screen as Duryodhana in Suryaputra Karn, says it was a culture shock for him to play the role of Maharaja Singh in 'Sher-E-Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh'.
"I took me two hours to freshen up and get into the skin of this totally opposite character.
"I feel I am lucky that I get to play vastly different roles. Maha Singh was a big person. Despite being a warrior, he was a polite person," he said.
The show will also feature Damanpreet Singh, Sneha Wagh, Rumi Khan and Sonia Singh.
Sher-E-Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh will be aired on Life OK starting from Monday.
