India, Aug. 30 -- What is your role in Mafia?

I play Ritwik. He is a calm, composed and family-oriented person. He is married to Priyanka; it is an arranged marriage. He is doing well in his life.

How easy was it to identify with your character?

In a way yes. However, there are parts of his character that I couldn't identify with. In the series, Ritwik comes from a very orthodox North Kolkata Ghoti family. I was not aware of this community. I had to really work on the orthodox aspect of my character. He wants a wife who will stay at home and be there for him.

From Jaipur to Mumbai, how has the journey been?

I am from Ajmer actually. From there to Mumbai has had its ups and downs. I saw many hardships. I did my engineering and even wo...