Mayur Lad: “Bala’s character is a shade of grey. He has a kind heart, but his ways and means are wrong. Playing that layered character is a challenge I love to face daily.”
Actor Mayur Lad, who essays Bala in &TV's popular show Ek Mahanayak – Dr B.R. Ambedkar, has come a long way in his acting career and is thoroughly enjoying this phase of his life. Mayur, who has been a part of films and television, talks about his journey in the entertainment industry and how his current show became a watershed moment in his career. 1. How did you bag the role of Bala in Ek Mahanayak - Dr B.R. Ambedkar? Jagannath Nivangune Ji, who plays Bhimrao's father, Ramji, in the show, introduced me to the makers of Ek Mahanayak – Dr B.R. Ambedkar. I have known him for many years, and we have worked on several assignments together. I am grateful to him to have guided me to this wonderful opportunity. One night, he told me that the makers were looking for an actor to essay Bala’s character and that I must audition. Immediately, I sent my audition video, and the next day I received a call from the production team. Rest, as they say, is history. Bal...