<p>Viu’s newly launched web series ‘Banned’, based in the backdrop of Sirsa, revolves around a group of talented friends who have formed a music band. The story takes a turn when the music makes way for artistic expression, rebellion and political statements, turning these unsuspecting boys into national heroes. </p>.<p><span class="bold">Rajitha Menon</span> caught up with Deepak Kalra and Sahil Anand, actors in the series, to find out more.</p>.<p class="Question"><strong>We have had series based on music before. What makes this different?</strong></p>.<p>Deepak Kalra: The humour of the series. Music plus light-hearted comedy is a rare combo. </p>.<p>Sahil Anand: In Banned, a viewer can get a sense of multiple genres, along with the music. It will make the audience laugh, cry and feel deeply.</p>.<p class="Question"><strong>How was the experience of shooting for it?</strong></p>.<p>Deepak Kalra: The director Ashish Shukla was a driving force for all of us. There were times when we shot for 24 hours straight but he made it all fun.</p>.<p class="Question"><strong>A fun moment from the sets?</strong></p>.<p>Deepak Kalra: Shooting in a real jail was quite fun and scary at the same time. It was a juvenile jail and the kids over there are really smart.</p>.<p class="Question"><strong>Why should one watch this series?</strong></p>.<p>Deepak Kalra: This series works as a stress relief, which is needed in today’s times. You can watch the show and laugh out loud. </p>.<p>Sahil Anand: It is a combination of many emotions and provides the viewer with a love story, comic scenes, intense and heart-touching moments. It also has four full-length songs, which has not been seen in any other series before. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>What are the necessities to become an actor?</strong></p>.<p>Deepak Kalra: One should be a good observer; observe everything and mix it with your own style. Personally for me, spontaneity always works. </p>.<p>Sahil Anand: Be dedicated to your work, focus on it and work as hard as possible.</p>
<p>Viu’s newly launched web series ‘Banned’, based in the backdrop of Sirsa, revolves around a group of talented friends who have formed a music band. The story takes a turn when the music makes way for artistic expression, rebellion and political statements, turning these unsuspecting boys into national heroes. </p>.<p><span class="bold">Rajitha Menon</span> caught up with Deepak Kalra and Sahil Anand, actors in the series, to find out more.</p>.<p class="Question"><strong>We have had series based on music before. What makes this different?</strong></p>.<p>Deepak Kalra: The humour of the series. Music plus light-hearted comedy is a rare combo. </p>.<p>Sahil Anand: In Banned, a viewer can get a sense of multiple genres, along with the music. It will make the audience laugh, cry and feel deeply.</p>.<p class="Question"><strong>How was the experience of shooting for it?</strong></p>.<p>Deepak Kalra: The director Ashish Shukla was a driving force for all of us. There were times when we shot for 24 hours straight but he made it all fun.</p>.<p class="Question"><strong>A fun moment from the sets?</strong></p>.<p>Deepak Kalra: Shooting in a real jail was quite fun and scary at the same time. It was a juvenile jail and the kids over there are really smart.</p>.<p class="Question"><strong>Why should one watch this series?</strong></p>.<p>Deepak Kalra: This series works as a stress relief, which is needed in today’s times. You can watch the show and laugh out loud. </p>.<p>Sahil Anand: It is a combination of many emotions and provides the viewer with a love story, comic scenes, intense and heart-touching moments. It also has four full-length songs, which has not been seen in any other series before. </p>.<p class="Question"><strong>What are the necessities to become an actor?</strong></p>.<p>Deepak Kalra: One should be a good observer; observe everything and mix it with your own style. Personally for me, spontaneity always works. </p>.<p>Sahil Anand: Be dedicated to your work, focus on it and work as hard as possible.</p>