The favored star discusses his journey, new movie, future hopes, and sudden ardour away from work
By:
Asjad Nazir
An incredible all-round potential has seen Ammy Virk steadiness a music and film profession like a boss.
Having began off as a chart-topping singer, the favored star has acted in a string of profitable Punjabi movies and can be a producer. Entertaining audiences with hit songs, reside exhibits and marvellous motion pictures has gained him an enormous world fan base.
The action-packed journey has led him in direction of arguably his most attention-grabbing film but with Maurh, which will likely be in cinemas on Friday (9).
The historic biopic sees him tackle the title position of Jeona Maurh, an sincere man pushed onto the improper facet of the regulation and who turned a Robin Hood determine within the early twentieth century. The film is a part of an thrilling new section, which is able to see him ship his first massive area tour within the UK later this 12 months.
Japanese Eye caught up with the new proper now star to debate his journey, new movie, future hopes, and sudden ardour away from work.
What was your past love, music or performing?
My past love was positively music. My mom noticed my potential and inspired me to sing. Her religion prompted me to pursue a profession in music and report my first track in 2010. Folks started to know me due to my music and that enabled me to behave in my first movie in 2015. Music began this glorious journey I’ve been on and it stays my past love.
Did you ever think about making such a huge impact all around the world?
No, I by no means imagined it and didn’t even give it some thought. I used to be doing a medical diploma in school, so the considered any title or fame didn’t cross my thoughts. I suppose it was future. I firmly consider success is one thing you’ll be able to’t obtain by yourself. God has given me what I’ve as we speak.
What does a film have to have so that you can say sure?
Crucial factor is all the time the script. It must have one thing that grabs me. After that, I have a look at different components just like the director and manufacturing home. However the script is most improtant. That’s the case for each actor. You commit a whole lot of time to a challenge, so it needs to be one thing you join with.
What did you want probably the most about your new movie Maurh?
I appreciated that it was based mostly on an actual life historic determine from Punjab. He was just like the Punjabi Robin Hood; he robbed the wealthy and gave to the poor. I discovered that fascinating. I had already acted in fairly a number of comedy movies in Punjabi, so wished to do one thing totally different. Maurh gave me the chance to try this.
Inform us concerning the movie?
The movie is principally a biopic based mostly round 1910. Aside from having an attention-grabbing story of a person pushed onto the improper facet of the regulation, who makes use of that to assist the deprived, the movie additionally has motion, drama, romance, and plenty of feelings. There’s additionally a constructive message. It’s based mostly on the story of somebody who could be very well-known in Punjab.
What was the largest problem of enjoying this character?
(Laughs) The most important problem was positively horse-riding and making it look convincing. I had accomplished it in my childhood however wanted to reconnect with it and make it look skilled. Upon getting mastered horse-riding then you need to make it hit the mark in entrance of the digicam. It’s not a bike or automotive you’ll be able to routinely make it go the place you need. It’s an animal, so typically does what it needs, which turned time consuming. Each actor who rides a horse in a film faces the identical problem.
Is it truthful to say that that is new territory for you as an actor?
I’ve by no means performed a personality like this earlier than. That is my first motion movie. Thus far most of my movies have been comedies, however it is a fully totally different area.
What’s your favorite second in Maurh?
The entire movie is my favorite. If I had to decide on, there’s a scene the place the hero challenges the villain and guarantees to complete him on a sure date. That was a really impactful scene.
Are there any nerves earlier than the discharge of your film?
I don’t get nervous earlier than the discharge of a movie. Really, the nerves are normally there simply earlier than I begin taking pictures for a movie as a result of that’s when I’m making an attempt to pay money for the character. As soon as the movie is made and prepared for launch, it’s not in your palms and its future is with the audiences.
Did you ever think about turning into such a very good actor?
I began off as a singer and didn’t even take into consideration performing, not to mention turning into good at it. I’ve all the time simply believed in making an attempt your finest at no matter you do, whether or not that’s singing, performing or one thing else.
So, I’ve simply tried my finest and labored exhausting. Similar to a health care provider, or police officer working their means as much as a senior place, I’m doing the identical. I’m slowly working my means up and nonetheless have an extended strategy to go.
Are you able to inform us about that?
I sang songs. Then I did a second lead in Punjabi movies. I graduated to enjoying the lead position. Subsequent, I’ll play the second lead in a Bollywood movie. After that, I’ll play lead in a Bollywood movie after which I’ll go to Hollywood.
Do you may have a dream position?
I’d like to play one of many Punjabi warriors from our faith. That’s within the planning. Likely this 12 months or in 2024, we’ll do this.
How can you steadiness music with performing so properly?
You see fortunately all the flicks have songs in them, so it’s like a symbiotic relationship. I do a number of movies yearly and every of them has songs, which I get to do. Once I get a break between movies, I’m capable of do stand-alone singles.
How do you preserve such a excessive commonplace?
I feel you might be dutybound to do higher with every challenge. As you turn into extra profitable, your circle will get stronger, and so they push you to do higher. Then you might be lucky sufficient to work with greater folks as you progress. Subsequently, you continue learning and enhancing. Additionally, good writers, musicians, filmmakers, and skills method you. It’s all the nice folks I get to work with.
How a lot are you trying ahead to performing within the UK later this 12 months?
I had carried out in Birmingham earlier than for 10 or quarter-hour, however these are my first massive solo concert events. I’m actually trying ahead to entertaining the UK audiences at Utilita Enviornment in Birmingham (September 30) and OVO Enviornment in London (October 8). It’s going to be nice.
How do you’re feeling being on stage in entrance of a reside viewers?
Sir, that’s the finest feeling for each artist. I actually prefer it lots.
What else do you wish to do in music?
I’ve obtained a whole lot of massive collaborations on the way in which, together with internationally. I wish to be on the largest worldwide stage and hope each Punjabi artist additionally does that. That is only the start. There’s a lot extra to do.
What conjures up you?
I get impressed by each person who I meet or see, whether or not that may be a rickshaw driver or a multi-billionaire. I get motivated by everybody, together with those that don’t have anything, however are completely satisfied in life. A multibillionaire, who has achieved success and respect in life can be inspiring. Anybody who’s completely satisfied in life motivates me. For me, inside happiness is extra vital than cash. Anybody can earn cash, however happiness is extra precious.
What are your greatest passions away from work?
(Laughs) Sleeping. I’m so exhausted from work, that I can sleep for 14 or 15 hours at a time. I additionally like spending time with household.
Are you able to give a message to your followers?
My solely message to everyone seems to be to reside in peace and concord. There are a whole lot of difficulties and psychological well being points are an issue, so I’d say simply love others and love your self. Steer clear of despair and recognize what you may have. Love the life you may have. The Almighty has solely given us one life and you might be destined to go away right here a winner.
Maurh is in cinemas now
