A lot had been said and written about Ranveer Singh's post 'Padmaavat' phase when he had to undergo counseling sessions to get rid of the Khilji hangover.



In an interview after the release of 'Padmaavat' Ranveer opened up about his prep process for the role and it's consequences on his personal life.

Firstly he said that it was a huge risk for him to take up a role like Khilji's who was a murderous, destructive evil man, as in mainstream Hindi cinema it is all about image of the leading men.

"Before taking the plunge I was very apprehensive," he says.

He continues, "Because as I read the part I knew that I would have to tap into various dark places in order to play this character and I wasn't ready to do it at that point."

There are various actors around the globe who to play a dark character had taken method acting to another level by marinating themselves in the darkness of their own and of the characters'.

"Whatever darkness is within me, whatever is brushed under the carpet I wanted it to remain there, so it took some convincing. I am glad Mr. Bhansali convinced me because I was scared."

He was further asked that as per Amit ji the after effect of playing a dark character is like a catharsis, was it the same with him?

"I am in full agreement with him on this," he said. "It is like taking all the garbage from your being, putting it together and burning it, the combustion is the performance."

What he said next will give you an idea about the kind of emotional and mental investment the 'Gunday' actor had made to play the part in 'Padmaavat.'

"I really had to confront my demons, I really had to revisit some not so fond memories of my life. Places that I do not want to revisit, so that was the scary part."

"But now it's like a diwali cleaning of yours. I really feel nicer, lighter, kinder to people. I was dressed with that garbage and it's gone."

So you are a better man now for playing this part?

"Yes. Yes. You could say that!"

"Joys of catharsis," he laughs.