Mahir Pandhi, recognized for his work in OTT projects such as Pawan & Pooja, Bebaakee, and Jee Karda, is currently portraying the character Bosco in Vimal Khanna. Describing his role, Mahir said, “Bosco is technically the caretaker of the house, but he’s rowdy, strong, upfront and bold. This is the first time that I got the opportunity to play a character rooted in Mumbai. Speaking in the local slang is a completely different experience altogether.”
Why He Took Up the Role
Sharing his reasons for accepting the part, Mahir explained, “One of the main reasons was working with a big name like Saket Chaudhary. Director Abhinav Pareek sir is someone who is now like family. Audiences have never seen me in anything remotely close to this. Doing something that is not close to my core personality is always fun.”
Preparation for the Character
Talking about his preparation, Mahir revealed, “I would rather delve deeper into the slang and actually discover more. One option had a very Goan-heavy language style, another had a strong Konkani influence, and the final version is a mix with a strong Mumbaikar Marathi-Hindi slang flavour.”
Working Across Platforms
The actor also opened up about working across television, films, and OTT platforms. “TV, films and OTT — the environment depends on the kind of pressure involved. Television gives you technical knowledge and sharpness, while web is somewhere in between. Films feel more like a vacation because scenes are planned properly and people take their time,” he said.
International Projects
Mahir also spoke about his international projects, including his American debut Daniel alongside Mena Massoud and Congrats My Ex! with Bella Ranee Campen and Bright Vachirawit.
