Rajeev Thakur’s Remarkable Transformation Stuns Fans
Comedian Rajeev Thakur, known for his humor on ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show,’ has left everyone stunned with his intense role as a terrorist ‘Chief’ in the web series IC 814: The Kandhaar Hijack. Released recently on Netflix, Rajeev’s performance has been a revelation, showcasing his ability to shift from comedy to a serious, gripping character. His portrayal has garnered praise from many, including his colleagues from ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show.’ Kapil Sharma and the entire team were surprised and thrilled to see Rajeev in such a different avatar.
Rajeev Thakur’s Disappointment with Sunil Grover
Despite the overwhelming praise from his peers, Rajeev Thakur expressed his disappointment over not receiving any acknowledgment from fellow comedian Sunil Grover. Speaking to ‘Pinkvilla’, Rajeev shared, “Everyone expressed happiness and congratulated me, except Sunil Grover paaji. I believe he must be busy with some other commitments. I am sure he will watch the show whenever possible.” While Rajeev remains hopeful that Sunil will eventually watch the show, he couldn’t hide his feelings about the lack of response.
Kapil Sharma’s Support for Rajeev Thakur
Rajeev also spoke about the tremendous support he received from his friends and co-stars. Kapil Sharma was quick to appreciate Rajeev’s performance, going as far as to message director Anubhav Sinha about the series. Rajeev revealed that Kapil’s encouragement played a crucial role in his decision to take up the project, as he had initially thought of backing out. “It was because of Kapil that I stayed on with the series,” Rajeev said, expressing gratitude for the support from his friend and co-star.
About ‘IC 814: The Kandhaar Hijack’
Directed by Anubhav Sinha, ‘IC 814: The Kandhaar Hijack’ premiered on Netflix on August 29. The series features a star-studded cast including Vijay Verma, Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapoor, Arvind Swami, Dia Mirza, Amrita Puri, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, Aditya Srivastava, Patralekha, Aditi Sharma, Pooja Gaur, Kanwaljit Singh, among others. With its gripping storyline and powerful performances, the show has already started making waves on the OTT platform.
Rajeev Thakur’s transformation from a comedian to a serious character actor has been nothing short of spectacular, but the lack of recognition from Sunil Grover seems to have left a small void in his heart. Fans and viewers, however, are eagerly watching this new chapter unfold in Rajeev’s career.
