In the latest episode of Digital Commentary’s Hangout hosted by Ankit Shukla, the story behind the show from lights, camera to action is revealed. Leaving behind the contemporary legacies of murder mysteries, dark humor and romance, the fresh, sweet and ingenuous approach towards romantic comedy of the script of the show “Never Kiss your best friend” appealed its director Arif Khan. Although the show is based on the book by Sumrit Shashi, the direction has idiosyncratic approach based truly and solely on the show’s script as the director himself reveals.
The show is focused upon breaking the stereotypes, and an important contributing element in this is the “Her-centered” plot of the show. The show revolves mainly around the female lead character ‘Tani’, the show’s emotional perspective is slanted in the favor of its female lead as well. The character of Tani is portrayed ready to wreak vengeance on all who inflict unjust injuries on her bosom. The intrepid character complements the blatant approach of the show efficiently.
Later in the interview, Nakul talks about his challenges in adapting to the character of a 20-year-old. After deciphering the key characteristics like sprightly, youthful, spontaneous and fun-loving associated with the young age, he tells, enacting the role became quite easy for him.
Anya accredits the director for helping her grasp the crux of the role. At the same time, she refers to the relatability factor of the character Tani, which further helped her bring forth a fabulous performance.
The cinematography of the show is kept reserved in portraying the scenes apt and relevant to the plot rather than giving us the vistas of London where the show was shot, Arif tells us. The pertinent approach of each element contributing in the making of the show gives us a glimpse of wonders it might carry on the screen.
