India, Aug. 13 -- After being a part of many ensembles and two-hero projects, Ishwak Singh got to lead from the front in his recent web series Mitti. While it marks a new milestone in his career, the actor shrugs it off saying more than looking for lead characters, his focus is on "chasing depth and embracing discomfort" as an actor.

The 35-year-old elaborates, "Beyond the plot of the project, my focus is on what the character arc offers me, and the depth I get to explore with it. I ask, does it challenge me and push me out of my comfort zone? I'm all in to experiment with the kinds of roles I do."

Ishwak made his acting debut with a small role in Raanjhanaa (2013), but went on to receive appreciation for his work in projects like Rocke...