Actor Siddhant Issar, son of veteran actor Puneet Issar, is set to explore a darker side of human psychology in the upcoming thriller Lohitaksha, in which he plays a psychologically troubled and toxic husband. The actor said Hollywood star Christian Bale’s performance in American Psycho was one of the inspirations he studied while understanding how to portray a dark and disturbing character.
Currently performing in a 10-day stage production in Delhi during Navratri, Siddhant is portraying Shri Ram live before a large audience. He plays Ram in Ramayan Bhaim and Krishna in Mahabharata, and has portrayed Bhagwan Krishna in more than 200 shows.
However, the trailer of Lohitaksha, directed by Bhupindarra, presents the actor in a strikingly different avatar. He plays a toxic husband whose behaviour makes his wife’s life difficult, exploring the darker dimensions of relationships and human psychology.
Speaking about the contrast between his stage and screen roles, Siddhant said versatility was an essential part of an actor’s craft.
“An actor is supposed to be versatile. When I perform as Ram, I give it my absolute best because it is an extremely challenging role,” he said.
“There has to be innocence, dignity and poise in the way he speaks. His words reflect goodness, righteousness and the eternal battle between good and evil,” he added.
Discussing his character in Lohitaksha, Siddhant described the role as distinctive and demanding, requiring him to explore a different emotional and psychological space.
“This is a very unique, powerful and challenging role. Christian Bale’s performance in American Psycho is one of the inspirations I have looked at while understanding how an actor can explore a dark and disturbing character,” he said.
“My role has its own personality and psychological depth. I have lengthy monologues in this film as well, and my experience in theatre has helped me immensely in maintaining the intensity and justifying those scenes,” he added.
Having received appreciation for his portrayals of Ram and Krishna, Siddhant is now looking forward to seeing how audiences respond to his transformation into a troubled husband in the thriller.
“I sincerely hope audiences will accept and appreciate me in this completely different avatar in Lohitaksha. I have tried my best to understand the character and deliver what the role demands,” he said.
“Ultimately, it is the audience that decides whether you have succeeded,” he added.
With Lohitaksha, Siddhant aims to demonstrate his versatility by moving beyond familiar mythological roles and taking on a challenging character rooted in the darker aspects of human behaviour.