<p>Actor Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub says that he is not a big fan of remakes as the idea of reprising a role played by someone else does not 'excite' him. </p>.<p>"I acted in the remake of the yesteryear movie <em>Katha </em>but I cannot really say that I am too excited about doing remakes. Playing an unknown (fresh) character is more exciting and challenging," he tells <em>DH</em>. </p>.<p>Zeeshan recently impressed a section of the audience with his performance in the SonyLiv-backed web series <em>A Simple Murder</em>. He says that he enjoyed playing a 'loser' in the dark-comedy. </p>.<p>"<em>Character mein bahut variations hai</em> and the graph was quite good," he adds.</p>.<p><strong>Also read:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/life-takes-its-own-course-actor-priya-anand-on-dealing-with-setbacks-918283.html" target="_blank">Life takes its own course: Actor Priya Anand on dealing with setbacks</a></strong><br /><br />The <em>Raanjhanaa </em>actor reveals that he drew inspiration from his personal vulnerabilities while preparing for the show and this made the whole process a lot simpler. </p>.<p>"One feels vulnerable when he talks to his brother or mother. So, in a way, what you see on screen in<em> A Simple Murder</em> comes from within me," adds the star. </p>.<p><em>A Simple Murder</em> features actor Priya Anand of <em>English Vinglish</em> fame as the leading lady and marks her web debut. Zeeshan says that he enjoyed working with her as she is a 'comfortable person' to collaborate with. </p>.<p>"I really appreciate her work as a performer. Priya can make anyone feel easy (at home). It was truly a great experience," adds Zeeshan. </p>.<p>The actor, who made his Bollywood debut with the critically-acclaimed movie <em>No One Killed Jessica</em>, says that he got interested in acting after attending a 10-day theatre workshop.</p>.<p>"<em>Ek baar mooh mein khoon lag gaya</em> and there was no looking back," adds the star.</p>.<p>Zeeshan, unlike some of his peers, is not too active on social media. He says he cannot let it 'rule his life'. </p>.<p>The actor also reveals that he does not have a 'dream role' but would love to act in a film based on the life of a real-life hero. </p>.<p>"I am also open to working in a biopic of an unknown leader," he adds.</p>
<p>Actor Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub says that he is not a big fan of remakes as the idea of reprising a role played by someone else does not 'excite' him. </p>.<p>"I acted in the remake of the yesteryear movie <em>Katha </em>but I cannot really say that I am too excited about doing remakes. Playing an unknown (fresh) character is more exciting and challenging," he tells <em>DH</em>. </p>.<p>Zeeshan recently impressed a section of the audience with his performance in the SonyLiv-backed web series <em>A Simple Murder</em>. He says that he enjoyed playing a 'loser' in the dark-comedy. </p>.<p>"<em>Character mein bahut variations hai</em> and the graph was quite good," he adds.</p>.<p><strong>Also read:</strong> <strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/life-takes-its-own-course-actor-priya-anand-on-dealing-with-setbacks-918283.html" target="_blank">Life takes its own course: Actor Priya Anand on dealing with setbacks</a></strong><br /><br />The <em>Raanjhanaa </em>actor reveals that he drew inspiration from his personal vulnerabilities while preparing for the show and this made the whole process a lot simpler. </p>.<p>"One feels vulnerable when he talks to his brother or mother. So, in a way, what you see on screen in<em> A Simple Murder</em> comes from within me," adds the star. </p>.<p><em>A Simple Murder</em> features actor Priya Anand of <em>English Vinglish</em> fame as the leading lady and marks her web debut. Zeeshan says that he enjoyed working with her as she is a 'comfortable person' to collaborate with. </p>.<p>"I really appreciate her work as a performer. Priya can make anyone feel easy (at home). It was truly a great experience," adds Zeeshan. </p>.<p>The actor, who made his Bollywood debut with the critically-acclaimed movie <em>No One Killed Jessica</em>, says that he got interested in acting after attending a 10-day theatre workshop.</p>.<p>"<em>Ek baar mooh mein khoon lag gaya</em> and there was no looking back," adds the star.</p>.<p>Zeeshan, unlike some of his peers, is not too active on social media. He says he cannot let it 'rule his life'. </p>.<p>The actor also reveals that he does not have a 'dream role' but would love to act in a film based on the life of a real-life hero. </p>.<p>"I am also open to working in a biopic of an unknown leader," he adds.</p>