India, March 31 -- Actor Harsh Rajput is back in Lucknow after more than a decade, a city he remembers fondly. "It's surreal. I am back here after a good 14 years, and the city has transformed, and how!" he exclaims.

Currently, the actor is shooting a food-based micro drama series in the state capital and is also gearing up for his upcoming film with actor Sumbul Toqueer. "I play a food entrepreneur based in Lucknow, so it's a good thing in a way, as I got to taste the local cuisine after years," he adds with a smile.

Calling vertical series, the future of entertainment, he says, "This is my second micro drama series, the earlier one being Phoolon Sa Chehra," he shares. He admits that shifting to this format is exceptionally challenging...