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Tiger Shroff trained in Kalaripayattu for Baaghi.
Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor, will be next seen in Sajid Nadiadwala’s Baaghi. Tiger, whose second film Baaghi releases on April 29, talks about the physical and emotional journey of playing a rebel.
What can you tell us about Ronny, the character you play in Baaghi?
He is very rebellious at the start of the film and gradually learns that this is not such a bad thing, as long as it is nurtured and expressed the right way. He needs to understand how to channelise this rebellious streak towards a maksad, a goal. He’s a tough nut to crack and he becomes even tougher by the end of the film.
The action sequences we’ve seen so far look difficult.
The physical preparation for this film was a huge challenge. I had to go through intensive physical training for about eight months, as part of a workshop. I think that’s part of the reason we took so long to come out with the film.
What did the workshop entail as part of your physical preparation?
I had to learn a martial art form called Kalaripayattu. It is considered the mother of all martial arts. This art form was alien to me and my trainer put me through the grind.
Working on the film was emotionally and mentally draining as well because, after all the physical damage I put myself through, I still had to grit my teeth and go through the long schedule. That was a very stressful and hectic period.
Do you see yourself as an action star among the current crop of actors?
I’m just trying to make a mark. My first film was well-received by the audience, but I think that was a big stroke of luck. I want to be very sure that people will not write me off as a one-film wonder. It’s very important that Baaghi make a mark, so that I can get the stamp and recognition. I’m here to stay.
What was it like working with Shraddha Kapoor, who you have known since childhood?
Shraddha and I were in the same school and, as far as I remember, she was the star of the school. She was the leader, who would get things done, always be on top of things and be at the centre of every play. I was like this loser kid in the corner, looking up to her and thinking, ‘I have a crush on this girl. I want to be like her someday’. It’s so great to be working with her now. She’s such a fun-loving girl, with such positive vibes.
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