Sumit Suri: I hope people watch Yolk and appreciate the effort behind it!

Actor Sumit Suri , who is part of First Kut Productions’ short film Yolk, says that it was director Ansh Mehta’s narration, which convinced him to take on the film. The actor says that he was also impressed with the team which further motivated him to act in the movie. “The main thing that got me excited was the people associated with it. Especially, Ansh Mehta, who is the director, when he narrated the script, it was so amazing and simple. He is a very genuine person and that got me convinced for being a part of this film,” he says.

Talking about his character, he says, “The character's name is Raghu, he has a very strong personality from outside like physically he keeps a gun with himself, he acts very aggressively but when it comes to his personal life, he is very emotional. So I was excited to do this role because it has many shades in it.”

The title of the film says a lot about the story, says Sumit. “The treatment and the storytelling about the subject infidelity have been shown in a very different manner. The yolk is the metaphor for the guy who is having the extra-marital affair,” he adds.

Working with Rajan Shahi is such a pleasant experience for Sumit. “I have actually worked with Rajan Shahi long time back but it was for a very short period. The experience obviously is amazing. He is a very nice person to talk to and work with. Whatever he does, it is with full dedication. He is like a father figure to me,” he says.

Sumit adds that it was fun to work with his co-actors, who he bonded well with. “It is only the three of us, Charu, Neeraj and I. So I bonded with both of them very well. The chemistry is great and you will see that when you see the short film. Both of them are amazing actors and they motivated me to work hard as well,” he says.

Many actors are taking on short films and the platform is slowly gaining acceptance from the audience, says Sumit. “Short films are here to stay, many big actors like Manoj Bajpayee work in short films nowadays. Times have changed now. The platform of short films is such that they can be viewed worldwide. Short films are the next big thing,” he says.

The actor is eagerly waiting to see how people like the film. “I am excited and am waiting for the response. I just hope that people watch it appreciate the effort behind it. And I am also happy for Ansh because it is his first short film,” he says.