Kesav Binoy Kiron, who played an opportunistic boyfriend in Girls Will Be Girls, endeared the audience with his realistic acting. He held his own amongst an all-women cast and though his role had plenty of grey shades, he didn’t have any qualms about that. From childhood dreams of becoming a sportsman to pursuing a career in theatre and film, his path has been shaped by passion, chance and a little bit of luck. Here’s a look at his unique journey.
Kesav Binoy Kiron, who played an opportunistic boyfriend in Girls Will Be Girls, endeared the audience with his realistic acting. He held his own amongst an all-women cast and though his role had plenty of grey shades, he didn’t have any qualms about that. From childhood dreams of becoming a sportsman to pursuing a career in theatre and film, his path has been shaped by passion, chance and a little bit of luck. Here’s a look at his unique journey.
Growing up, Kesav aspired to be a sportsman but soon realised he wasn’t quite cut out for it. His next fantasy was to join the Army, inspired by the iconic Bollywood film Main Hoon Na. However, he soon recognised that acting could allow him to play multiple roles and live out his dreams.
Growing up, Kesav aspired to be a sportsman but soon realised he wasn’t quite cut out for it. His next fantasy was to join the Army, inspired by the iconic Bollywood film Main Hoon Na. However, he soon recognised that acting could allow him to play multiple roles and live out his dreams.
Kesav’s interest in acting grew after he participated in school theatre, particularly enjoying the power to make people laugh and move them with stories. His journey into theatre began in school, where he auditioned for a play in the 6th standard. He’d found his calling.
Kesav’s interest in acting grew after he participated in school theatre, particularly enjoying the power to make people laugh and move them with stories. His journey into theatre began in school, where he auditioned for a play in the 6th standard. He’d found his calling.
Born in Kerala and raised across Mumbai and Malaysia, Kesav’s artistic streak began with dance before evolving into a passion for acting. Although no one in his family had an acting background, he hesitated to tell his parents about
his dream of acting for a long time.
Born in Kerala and raised across Mumbai and Malaysia, Kesav’s artistic streak began with dance before evolving into a passion for acting. Although no one in his family had an acting background, he hesitated to tell his parents about
his dream of acting for a long time.
Education and Theatre in Malaysia
He completed his secondary schooling in Malaysia and later moved to Mumbai for his 11th and 12th standard. He studied computer science engineering in Jaipur, but his heart remained in theatre, which he pursued actively during his college years.
Memorable Early Theatre Roles
During his time in Malaysia, he represented India in a play called Around the World, where he played none other than Shah Rukh Khan, a role that resonated with his audience. He also starred in various college plays, including a self-written love story and a crime investigation play.
Education and Theatre in Malaysia
He completed his secondary schooling in Malaysia and later moved to Mumbai for his 11th and 12th standard. He studied computer science engineering in Jaipur, but his heart remained in theatre, which he pursued actively during his college years.
Memorable Early Theatre Roles
During his time in Malaysia, he represented India in a play called Around the World, where he played none other than Shah Rukh Khan, a role that resonated with his audience. He also starred in various college plays, including a self-written love story and a crime investigation play.
Surprising Breakthrough
Kesav’s breakthrough role came with the film Girls Will Be Girls. His casting process was an unexpected fairy tale. He didn’t know the process of sending photos to casting directors. He sent vacation photos taken by his mother and recorded a simple introduction video on his phone. Interestingly, this led to an in-person audition and a chemistry test with the other cast members, including Preeti Panigrahi and Kani Kusruti.
All-Women Set of Girls Will Be Girls
Kesav found himself as the only man on an all-women cast and crew. He quickly noted the calm atmosphere on the set, with less agitation and screaming than he had encountered on male dominated sets. The experience was especially smooth during intimate scenes, where he felt comfortable with the women involved.
The Brief for Girls Will Be Girls
Director Suchi Talati instructed Kesav not to view his character in black or white terms but as a human being, which helped him approach the role with depth and complexity.
Bollywood Inspirations
The newcomer looks up to Shah Rukh Khan, particularly for his characters and believes there’s much to learn from the iconic star. Other inspirations include the late Irrfan Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Ali Fazal, and Richa Chadha.
Dream Roles
Kesav admires characters like Rockstar’s Jordan, Tamasha’s Ved and Vicky Kaushal’s character in Masaan. While he doesn’t see himself in those roles, he finds them captivating and inspirational.
A Challenging Role in Saanvi
His role in Saanvi was challenging, where he portrayed an Indian IT worker with a secret gambling addiction who resorts to kidnapping a baby. Shot in Dallas, the story was based on real-life events, making it difficult for him to relate to his character for several days.
Learning from Hollywood
In Saanvi, Kesav worked with international actors from the US and learnt much about different acting methods, particularly the Stella Adler technique. His co-stars, a dog and a baby also added unique layers to his acting experience.
Upcoming Projects
Kesav is auditioning for roles across multiple languages, including Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu. He is eager to take on the role of a sportsman and continue exploring coming-of-age stories.
Embracing Every Opportunity
Whether in theatre or film, his journey has been one of embracing the unexpected and taking chances. With his passion for acting, a growing career, and an ever evolving skill set, Kesav’s story is just beginning and he’s excited for the future.
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