The original ‘bad guy’ of Bollywood, actor Gulshan Grover has revealed about his wish to star in the Hindi remake of ‘Breaking Bad’ and how he finally became a part of it.
Created by Vince Gilligan, the gripping crime drama showcases the transformation of the lead character Walter White from a high school chemistry teacher to a methamphetamine producer in order to save his family’s future. The show focuses on the themes of antihero, power and integrity.
Gulshan will be seen in the character of Hector Salamanca in a special promo for ‘Breaking Bad- Hindi’. Hector is played by Mark Margolis.
The character is a former high-ranking member of the Juarez Cartel who is now unable to walk or speak because of a stroke, communicating with the help of a bell. However, Mark passed away recently, and the video of Gulshan is a tribute to the actor and character.
Talking about the same, Gulshan said
“There are a few shows that are remembered and watched across generations and ‘Breaking Bad’ is one of them; it is a benchmark in TV shows and arguably the best TV show of all times.
“Since the first time I watched this show, I wished they would remake it in Hindi, and I could also star in it.
”While that didn’t happen, when I heard Zee Cafe is finally bringing the show with Hindi dubbing, I knew I had to be a part of it in some way. They approached me for this special promo, and I had a wonderful time shooting for it,”
While we wish Gulshan Grover all the best for his latest project, one can’t help but wonder why Bollywood is so obsessed with remakes?
Previously, Spanish series on Netflix titled ”Elite” also had a Hindi remake called ”Class” and this is not the first time this has occurred.
With the inclusion of exceptionally talented script-writers in Bollywood, why the need to copy and remake?
While it’s understandable to appreciate and praise popular content liked by the audience but the essence of original content will forever remain undefeated.
Nevertheless, we are excited for Gulshan Grover to embark on this exciting journey!
