Updated On: 03 December, 2025 01:30 PM IST | Mumbai | Shruti Sampat
Vaquar Shaikh returns to TV with a dark, unapologetic villain in Seher Hone Ko Hai, calling the role disturbing yet socially relevant. He stresses the character reflects harmful real-world mindsets, praises strong writing, and notes that storytelling—not star power—sustains TV shows

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Vaquar Shaikh is back on television, this time shedding his romantic, positive image to portray one of his darkest characters yet in Seher Hone Ko Hai. In an exclusive chat, the seasoned actor shared what went into preparing for this intense role, why he felt compelled to take it on, and what it reveals about society and the current state of Indian television.
Vaquar says he accepted the role because of its unapologetic writing. “The writers have written such a stark, dark character, and they haven`t tried to give any explanation or make it white,” he explains. “He is just like that. He is a villain. He doesn`t give any justification.” According to the actor, the character’s behaviour is shaped entirely by his upbringing. “That`s the way he`s been brought up in life. He has seen his forefathers like this. He thinks this is how men should be.”