A quick look at his career graph, and it’s easy to see Arjun Rampal’s fascination for complex roles. He assures that London Files is another addition to the list. The actor, who plays a dysfunctional cop in Voot Select’s upcoming series, says the role demanded considerable prep. Over to Rampal as he dissects why he was drawn to the series, and his evolution as an artiste.

Edited excerpts from the interview.