Pratik Gandhi, known for his role in Scam 1992, has expressed his interest in directing a project while continuing to act in multiple films and series. Gandhi believes that knowing different facets of the craft, such as editing, camera, and direction, is essential for actors to create a high point and take emotion to the peak. He has two biopics and a Gandhi series lined up for shooting, and if a good script or story comes his way, he may direct soon. The audience has become unforgiving, and delivering new experimental projects is crucial to excel in the industry.

“I am looking forward to directing a project. It’s surely on my mind. I have done direction in theatre. I direct my play Saat Teri Ekvees (7×3=21). I act in the play Mohan No Masalo, and now, I will be acting in a series on Mahatma Gandhi so it (direction) can be done.”

Gandhi adds, “I feel, for an actor, it’s very important to know about editing, camera and direction. It helps in creating a high point and taking emotion to the peak. Trust me, magic happens after the director says cut in the follow-through. And that can happen only if you know all the facets of the craft.”

The actor gives the example of actor-turned-director Kunal Khemu. “I did a film with him and I am so impressed with the way he was handling everything. He has been acting since childhood and seen things so closely and that’s the reason he was very sorted. I too look forward to it.”

“I have completed film Dedh Bigha Zameen, Woh Ladki Hai Kahan with Taapsee (Pannu), an untitled film with Vidya Balan, an anthology with Hansal (Mehta) sir and now this Tigmanshu (Dhulia) sir project. In July, I will start the Gandhi series and another biopic (social reformers Jyotirao Govindrao Phule and his wife Savitribai Phule).”