Kaala has found his way into the audience's heart with scene stealing roles in "Haasil", "Jab We Met", "Mithya" and "Agneepath" but he credits Tigmanshu Dhulia's "Paan Singh Tomar" for bringing out the best out of him.
"Tishu (director) told me that it was a small role but I liked the way the character was spread across in the film. I had a feeling that it was a good part but never realised that it would create such an impact," says Kaala about his character.
The actor is reuniting with Irrfan Khan again in "Fanne Khan", a film directed by Shivam Nair of "Ahista Ahista" fame.
Besides that, he is starring in "Yeh Hai Mumbai Real Life" where he will be seen playing the role of a C-grade filmmaker called Shanti Shah. Kaala is also part of Sunny Deol starrer "Bhayyaji Superhit", Rajat Kapoor directed "Ankhon Dekhi" and "Identity Card", which is set in Kashmir.
Acting happened by chance for Kaala, who wanted to become a singer. An acting workshop got him interested in the art form.
"My father wanted his only son to become a doctor and I wanted to sing but did not know how to go about it. I still remember I spent Rs 25 for an acting workshop and got a small role in a play. I was noticed and I started participating in plays actively in Mathura," says Kaala, who still has the newspaper cutting about his first performance. (MORE)
