India, Jan. 9 -- Actor Vivaan Shah has been performing in films for over a decade. Having worked in blockbusters like Happy New Year as well as several independent films, the actor has made a name playing rooted, relatable characters. In his recent film, Ikkis, he was cast against type, playing an army officer. In an interview, Vivaan called the casting a good break as it allowed him to explore a type of character he is seldom offered.

In conversation with ANI, Vivaan talked about Ikkis. "Ikkis is a very important film of my life... It was challenging, too, because I had never played such a role before. Because of my appearance, I don't often get roles like an army officer or a police inspector. I look quite young and don't naturally fit...