Actor Naveen Kasturia prepares for his role in the espionage thriller Salakaar, which premieres August 8 on JioHotstar. Director Faruk Kabir crafted this series across dual timelines spanning 1978 and 2025. The story centers on a covert operative facing challenges of identity and survival. Kasturia draws inspiration from childhood memories of Param Vir Chakra television programs on Doordarshan. These military hero narratives shaped his desire to portray characters serving their nation.
The actor describes the psychological demands of portraying someone living under constant threat. Beyond physical action sequences, Kasturia emphasizes the emotional weight of maintaining secrecy and anonymity. He views the role as connecting him to...