You
have
seen
him
on
the
field
trading
salvos
with
fellow
presentators.
He
has
wowed
us
on
the
big
screen
as
well.
We
are
talking
about
none
other
than
Samir
Kochhar
who
juggles
anchoring
and
acting
with
consummate
ease.
Ahead
of
the
Season
2
premiere
of
Sacred
Games
2
(August
15),
Filmibeat
caught
up
with
the
much-talented
anchor-cum-actor
to
know
more
about
his
role
in
the
sophomore
season,
upcoming
projects
and
more.
Excerpts
from
an
interview.
Besides
Sacred
Games,
you
have
also
been
a
part
of
web
series
like
Typewriter,
The
Test
Case
and
Karrle
Tu
Bhi
Mohabbat,
all
of
which
are
quite
popular.
How
do
you
select
scripts?
Well,
you
kind
of
look
at
who's
making
it,
what
platform
it's
going
to
be
aired
on,
understand
what's
the
story,
details,
the
kind
of
role
that
you
have
been
offered,
number
of
days
of
involvement
and
the
kind
of
audience
it
is
reaching
out
to.
So,
I
keep
all
these
things
in
my
mind.
It
is
important
that
you
are
a
part
of
the
right
show.
There
are
so
many
shows
being
aired
across
digital
platforms
but
you
want
to
be
a
part
of
the
right
and
original
one
that
will
be
viewed
and
most-talked
about,
otherwise
you
can
get
lost
in
the
whole
digital
space.
Sacred
Games
was
a
winner
all
the
way.
At
the
heels
of
Season
2,
what
do
you
have
to
say?
I
am
very
excited
to
be
a
part
of
the
show
and
it's
such
a
pleasure
to
be
working
with
directors
like
Vikramaditya
Motwane
and
Anurag
Kashyap.
It's
amazing
the
kind
of
popularity
the
show
has
-
the
way
people
are
waiting
for
it,
the
way
they
appreciated
Season
1.
A
lot
of
expectations
are
on
it.
I
am
hoping
people
like
the
second
season
as
well.
New
additions
have
made
Sacred
Games
bigger.
Can
you
tell
us
a
bit
about
your
character
in
Season
2?
Markand
is
the
role
I
play.
There
are
lots
more
involvement
in
the
second
edition.
Season
2
will
give
us
a
big
insight
into
the
premise
that
was
set
in
Season
1.
The
first
season
keeps
you
wondering
what's
happening
next
while
the
second
season
will
solve
all
the
mysteries
that
were
set
up
in
Season
1.
People
will
definitely
enjoy
what
they
see
this
time.
Of
course,
I
can't
reveal
so
much
about
the
story,
I
would
like
people
to
watch
it.
All
I
can
say
is,
expect
the
unexpected,
it's
bigger
and
better
and
yes,
indeed,
I
really
enjoyed
the
number
of
days
I
shot
with
the
team.
I
am
really
happy
with
whatever
I
have
done
for
the
show.
Having
been
part
of
television
shows
and
films,
how
different
is
digital?
Digital
space
is
a
fantastic
medium.
Many
filmmakers
and
talented
writers
are
coming
up
with
out-of-the-box
ideas
and
stories.
People
are
making
interesting
scripts.
Audiences
are
already
binge-watching
shows.
Personally,
as
an
actor,
I
don't
approach
any
of
it
differently.
Whether
you
are
on
a
film
set
or
a
television
set,
if
you
are
doing
an
acting
job,
you
have
to
be
true
to
your
role.
I'm
really
enjoying
as
I'm
getting
some
wonderful
roles
and
some
great
shows
to
be
part
of.
It's
a
great
time
when
content
like
this
is
coming
out.
We
are
also
making
our
content
reach
the
world
by
putting
out
some
great
shows
like
Sacred
Games
and
other
wonderful
shows.
I'm
really
happy
with
the
way
things
are
moving
forward.
I
don't
look
at
things
differently,
I
consider
doing
what
I
have
always
been
doing
i.e.,
to
perform
the
role
well.
What
holds
your
love
-
acting
or
anchoring?
I
would
like
to
say
acting.
Anchoring
is
a
part
of
my
life
-
be
it
sports
broadcasting
or
other
shows
like
'Survivors' that
I
have
done
as
a
host
or
anchor.
The
thrill
of
portraying
a
character
and
getting
it
right
is
such
a
joy.
Also,
learning
a
craft
is
another
aspect
on
a
daily
basis
whenever
you
are
on
the
set
and
working
with
talented
directors.
I
am
really
enjoying
the
purpose
of
acting
currently.
However,
that
being
said,
I
am
also
hosting
IPL,
Crick
Buzz
(on
Digital
platform).
I
continue
to
anchor
and
do
live
shows.
But
I'm
thoroughly
enjoying
this
phase
of
my
life
(acting).
Your
upcoming
projects.
I
am
doing
one
for
Amazon
right
now,
which
I
am
currently
shooting
and
it
is
a
sophomore
season.
I
was
just
shooting
for
the
same
and
a
few
more
days
of
shoot
are
left.
I
have
also
signed
another
big
one
(digital
show),
which
I
am
not
allowed
to
talk
about
right
now.
What
do
you
love
to
do
(hobbies)
when
you
are
not
acting/hosting?
I
love
spending
time
with
my
wife
and
kids
-
Kabir
and
Sara.
I
am
a
hands-on
father
-
I
drop
my
kids
to
school,
pick
them
up,
feed
them
and
take
them
out
to
play.
I
like
to
travel
a
lot.
We
take
lots
of
holidays.
We
are
going
to
different
places
across
the
country,
across
the
world
sometimes!
I
own
a
small
piece
of
land
outside
Mumbai.
We
plant
trees.
I
love
farming.
So,
we
go
there
and
look
after
the
land.
We
are
fortunate
that
we
have
it.
Also,
video
gaming
is
something
I
love
doing
whenever
I
get
free
time.
Music,
heading
out,
eating
out,
watching
movies
and
shows
-
I
love
downtime.
What's
your
view
on
Article
370
being
scrapped.
I
personally
love
going
to
Kashmir.
Some
of
my
finest
and
wonderful
holidays
have
been
in
Gulmargh,
Sonmargh
and
Srinagar.
I
love
the
hospitality
and
the
people
there.
I
hope
that
whatever
steps
the
government
has
taken
to
make
the
people
there
feel
better,
works
out
for
the
best.
Any
special
message
to
your
fans.
Please
keep
loving
what
I
do.
Even
if
you
don't,
please
write
to
me
and
tell
me
what
you
like.
Some
interesting
projects
are
coming
up
soon.
I
will
keep
updating
them
on
my
social
media
accounts.
Drop
a
line...
say
hi...
and
let
me
know
how
you
are
and
I
will
weave
out
and
let
you
know
whatever
you
want
to
know.
I
would
also
like
to
thank
you
for
all
the
love
and
support
over
the
years.