Drishyam 1 & 2 had one of the most talented star-cast with Ajay Devgn and Tabu in lead. However, we just cannot deny that it was the great actor, Kamlesh Sawant aka Inspector Gaitonde, who added the tinge of humour and spice in the film.
When asked about his experience working with extremely talented actors Ajay Devgn and Tabu, Kamlesh said, “Both the actors are so particular and punctual that our late director, Nishikant Kamat, used to fear calling them early. This was because whenever they were asked to come, they used to always be present on the set on that exact time. So, the director made sure that all the prior arrangements were made following which Ajay Devgn and Tabu were asked to come”.
Talking about Ajay Devgn, Kamlesh Sawant said, “Ajay Devgn is a great artist for sure, but along with being a great artist, he is also a great human being. We had worked earlier in 2001, for the film Khakee, after which we reunited directly in 2014 for Drishyam. Assuming he will get disturbed by me as I consider him a superstar and myself a mere co-actor, I preferred not to go to him. To my surprise, he came and addressed me while recollecting memories from Khakee. He appreciated my work in the former film and informed me that his friend’s were asking him about that actor who will be performing Inspector Gaitonde’s character. He was just trying to make me understand the importance my character held. I agreed upon it and promised him to give my complete justice to the role”.
When asked about his experience with Team Tabu, Kamlesh said, “Post the film shoot of Drishyam, it is usually us who asks for a photo with super stars like her, but, in her case, it was Tabu asking to get a photo clicked with us (her police staff). Even after the release of Drishyam 2, I received a call from Tabu, which is a great deal in itself. She expressed me on call, how impressed she was with my work in the film. Tabu does not have my number; she contacted the production house and took efforts to call me just to appreciate my work. These are the things that motivates me the most”.
