Turning producer was a natural progression for Ravi Dubey, who has been the blue-eyed boy of television over the past 15 years. Even as he dived into the world of production with Udaariyaan, he hasn’t forgotten his first love — acting. Dubey is eagerly waiting for the release of his first web series, MXPlayer’s Matsya Kaand that sees him as a shrewd con artist. In a chat with mid-day, Dubey talks about what sets the con caper apart, and his efforts to run a successful production house with actor-wife Sargun Mehta.

Edited excerpts from the interview.