CHENNAI: Actor Roshan Mathew, who will next be seen stepping into the shoes of Ashu in the upcoming series KanKhajura, talks about his character which is shrouded in silence, scared by his past, and driven by a longing for belonging. “I knew immediately that this is a character that doesn’t come by very often. I didn’t want to miss the chance to discover what my version of Ashu would be.”

Roshan was drawn to Ashu’s emotional clarity beneath the surface complexity. He added, “Though he might work in mysterious ways, he’s a fairly clear guy. All he wants is to be a part of the family, a part of the gang. That’s it.” Much of this layered portrayal, Roshan said, is thanks to his collaboration with director Chandan Arora. “Chandan sir helped me crack Ashu, what his tactics would be, how he would react in each situation, what the possibilities were at each turning point.”