Srikant Dwivedi opens up on being part of Shiv Shakti-Tap Tyag Tandav

“There is amazing support from the creative team. They are always there to help with any questions you have or any reasoning you need for a scene. They guide you on how a line should be pronounced and how to improve any weaknesses in your performance. The support is really helpful. At the same time, reading has also helped me a lot. By reading more, I discovered many things, especially about playing the role of Lord Narayan. I understood why Narayan is called the preserver of the universe. By going back to the basics, I started to understand how Narayan might have been. So, with the constant support from the creative team and the production, you naturally evolve as an actor. When you have such a wonderful team to work with, it truly helps you grow,” he says.

Talking about some memorable moments of the show, he says, “One of the most memorable moments in Shiv Shakti was a scene where Lord Narayan goes to bury his Sudarshan Chakra in the ground. This was significant because, with the same Sudarshan Chakra, he had cut Goddess Sati’s body into 51 pieces. Mahadev was not happy with this, and eventually, Narayan decided to bury the Sudarshan Chakra in the ground. It was a very emotional moment, considering everything that had happened. The fact that the Sudarshan Chakra was responsible for that event made it even more significant. That was my most memorable moment.”

He adds, “What I enjoy most about being a part of the show is the amazing cast. Everyone is good at what they do, and at the same time, it feels like a family. I love working with them and seeing their faces every morning. The energy on set is incredible. At the same time, the direction team and the production team are also amazing at their work. There’s always a vibrant, happy atmosphere, and we all work together to create something epic and legendary. That’s the most memorable and enjoyable part of being on this show.”

Asked how he balances the demands of a long-running show with his personal life, he says, “Balancing the demands of such a long-running show with my personal life is manageable. I try to ensure that my workday is organized so that there is a good balance, and we wrap up on time. It’s not like the shifts extend to seven days a week. There are no long, extended shifts, and I do get non-working days. Even if I need to travel for something else, I make sure to inform everyone in advance, so it’s easy to manage. Right now, my schedule allows me to keep a good balance, and I don’t feel overwhelmed.”