Anchor-actor Paritosh Tripathi is known for his comic timing, but in Anurag Basu's Ludo, he is dead serious. He plays Fatima Sana Shaikh's husband, Mannu, in the dark comedy.

As host of the reality show, Super Dancer, Tripathi had a chance to interact with the filmmaker, who featured as judge. "He remembered me and offered me a role. I was in shock," says Tripathi, who is hoping that the film fetches him more acting offers.