Dussehra VijayanKnown for his content-driven films, has chosen something completely different for his OTT debut film ‘Exam’. Instead of choosing a glamorous or commercially safe role, the actress decided to play the role of Jhansi, a character that is deeply relatable to the struggles of many aspirants preparing for competitive exams. Dussehra Recently he opened up about what attracted him to the series and why meaningful stories continue to guide his career choices.

Dushara Vijayan prefers strong characters over screen presence

Speaking with Variety India about her approach to choosing roles, Dushara said, “I want my character to connect with the audience. It doesn’t matter how much screen time I get; what matters is the character.” The actress revealed that when director A. When Sarkunam narrated the story, he immediately felt a connection to Jhansi. “When he explained the character to me, I knew I had to do it,” he said. For Dussehra, the emotional depth and relevance of the role was more important than the length of her presence on screen.

Dushara Vijayan reveals why she liked this story

Dushara also explained why the central theme of ‘Pariksha’ struck a chord with her personally. “One of my relatives has been writing competitive exams for the last 10 years. He has decided not to get married until he clears it,” he said. The actress said such stories are common in many homes and should be highlighted. “It’s a real issue and it’s nice to be part of a series that talks about it,” she said. His comments reflect his interest in projects that reflect real-life challenges and social realities.

Action and emotion make ‘Pariksha’ a special project for Dussehra Vijayan

Apart from the story, Dussehra enjoyed the action elements featured in the series. “Stunts excite me,” he said, recalling the preparation process. He revealed that action director Dinesh Subbarayan trained the cast extensively, especially for the intense fight sequences. One of the most difficult scenes was the fight in the car, which had to be carefully planned and choreographed. ‘Exam’ is another unique production added to Dushara Vijayan’s growing repertoire through its socially significant storyline, emotional acting and tough action sequences.