Tahir Raj Bhasin aims to bring Shah Rukh Khan’s style disruption to Bollywood; says, “SRK today is an icon, but what he was doing in the 90s, were all the kind of heroes” 90 : Bollywood News

As the Hindi film industry navigates fierce competition from South Indian cinema, booming OTT platforms, and rapidly shifting audience tastes, Tahir Raj Bhasin views this moment not as a crisis, but as a transformative opportunity. In a candid interview, he invoked the example of Shah Rukh Khan in the 1990s, hoping to emulate the same blend of disruption and charisma that defined that era’s cinema.

Tahir Raj Bhasin aims to bring Shah Rukh Khan’s style disruption to Bollywood; says, “SRK today is an icon, but what he was doing in the 90s, were all the kind of heroes”

Currently earning rave reviews for his role as ‘The Collector’—a powerful antagonist in Neeraj Pandey’s Special Ops 2—Tahir has carved a respected place in Hindi cinema without the backing of a traditional film family. Reflecting on SRK’s influence, he explained:

“90s SRK was disruptive. It was the villain in Baazigar and the charmer that we saw in DDLJ. SRK today is an icon, but what he was doing in the 90s, were all the kind of heroes like Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na, who were flawed and had an element of charm to them. And so comes the idea to me that I would lend my skill to stories that are disruptive and drive them as entertainingly as possible.”

Tahir describes Bollywood as a “living organism” that must evolve, “It evolves and has to change and adapt to the time and to the audience.” He added, “Only in times of change can new experiments and new things be tried out.”

On the OTT versus theatrical experience, he stated, “There’s a charm in seeing a film in a theatre with a large community in a dark room and great surround sound,”
“But then there are some stories that are better told in an episodic format on OTT.”

Tahir also shared how Special Ops 2 gained a surprisingly balanced and enthusiastic response, particularly from female fans, “I thought the genre would appeal more to a male audience because of the action and espionage. But the response has been very balanced.”
He added, “You always want to leave the audience feeling like they want to know more. Curiosity is the best way to engage with your audience.”

Looking ahead, Tahir hinted at a diverse upcoming slate, including a mystery thriller for Netflix opposite Parineeti Chopra. He said, “Absolutely. We’re looking at a bunch of scripts. It’s always about finding the right part.”

A declared “hardcore Bollywood buff,” he shared he’s open to transitioning into romantic hero roles if the script resonates with him.

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