Updated On: 28 April, 2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Nikita Wagh
Yashpal Sharma, who plays forest officer in Vanrakshak, shares why he loves to do films on social issues

Yashpal Sharma (Photo/PR)
Actor Yashpal Sharma, who has played memorable roles in movies such as Lagaan, Gangaajal, Ab Tak Chhappan, Apaharan, Lakshyam, Singh Is Kinng, Aarakshan and Rowdy Rathore, is currently seen in the film Van Rakshak. The movie is a story inspired by a true incident. Directed by Pawan Kumar Sharma, it is currently streaming in ShemarooMe and stars Aditya Shrivastava, Falak Khan, Dhirendra Thakur and Rajesh Jais.
Shedding light on his character in the film, Sharma said, "My name in this film is Dogra. He is a District Forest Officer (DFO). Dogra is very honest. He plays an important role in boosting up the spirit of the main protagonist. He is also angry at the government because they are approving many projects and allowing constructions that are damaging the environment. So he is against it because he knows the consequence of this mishap of greed."