India, Aug. 12 -- As Awarapan 2 gears up for its release, actor Suvinder Vicky opens up about stepping into the world of the cult franchise, working alongside veteran actor Shabana Azmi, and the experience of being part of a film that comes nearly two decades after the original. In an exclusive conversation with Hindustan Times, the actor also spoke about the pressure of carrying forward the legacy of the cult film and shared his thoughts on actors using their voices on social and political issues.

When I heard the script, I felt like this character is for me. I want my characters to be a little intense and also to have deep emotions. It is a different character than what I have played so far. I wanted to do a mainstream commercial film ...