Abhishek Kumar on challenges of playing Arjun from Ishk Dum Aur Idli Rasam, says, ‘logo ne mujhse expect hi nahi kiya…’
Abhishek Kumar has carved a niche for himself as an entertainer known for his infectious energy and effortless ability to make audiences laugh. However, with Balaji Studios’ ‘Ishq Dum Aur Idli Rasam’, the actor stepped into unfamiliar territory, taking on the role of Arjun, a character that required emotional depth, restraint, and a completely different approach to performance.
City Air News
Jun 18, 2026 08:13
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Abhishek Kumar has carved a niche for himself as an entertainer known for his infectious energy and effortless ability to make audiences laugh. However, with Balaji Studios’ ‘Ishq Dum Aur Idli Rasam’, the actor stepped into unfamiliar territory, taking on the role of Arjun, a character that required emotional depth, restraint, and a completely different approach to performance.
While his fans are in love with this new avatar, Abhishek reveals that the journey was far from easy. One of the most unexpected challenges came from a seemingly simple aspect of the show, that is memorizing long names of dishes and delivering them naturally on screen.
Speaking about the experience, Abhishek shares, “One of the toughest parts for me wasn't the regular dialogues, they came quite easily. The real challenge was remembering all the dish names, especially the English ones. I would start studying them from the morning itself so that when the scene came up, I could recall them effortlessly and deliver them in a smooth flow. I always made sure I was prepared for those moments. But honestly, becoming an actor has always been my dream. Since childhood, I've wanted to be an actor.”
The actor also admits that audience expectations or rather the lack of them worked in his Favor. Known largely for his humorous and light-hearted persona, audiences were surprised to see him embrace a more serious and layered role.
“I'm glad people didn't expect this from me, which is why they're really surprised. When expectations are very high, people often have a fixed idea of what you should do. But in my case, people knew me as someone who makes them laugh, so when they saw me handling a serious character, they were genuinely amazed. For me, that became a huge advantage,” he says.
With Arjun, Abhishek Kumar has successfully demonstrated his versatility, proving that beyond the laughter lies an actor willing to challenge himself, push boundaries, and continually evolve with every role.
