Preparation for this role has been extensive: Nikhil Khurana on his role in Pill
The preparation for this role has been extensive. After several rounds of auditions—about eight to nine—I was selected by our director, Rajkumar Gupta.
Nikhil Khurana, who has been part of Made In Heaven 2, Murder Mubarak, and the movie Saana, is seen as Ekam Gill in the web series Pill that is streaming on Jio Cinema. The series also features Riteish Deshmukh, Pavan Malhotra, Anshul Chauhan, Akshat Chauhan, and Neha Saraf.
Talking about the preparation for the role, Nikhil said, “The preparation for this role has been extensive. After several rounds of auditions—about eight to nine—I was selected by our director, Rajkumar Gupta. We started shooting without any rehearsals or workshops, which was a different experience. As an actor, you have to be ready to adapt to any character. I felt my way into the role, following the director's instructions closely.”
Pill revolves around Forever Cure Pharma, one of India’s leading pharmaceutical companies. Nikhil’s character is the son of Bhrama Gill (Pavan Malhotra), who heads the board. The plot delves into their business operations and the way they expand their reach. Ritesh (Prakash Chouhan) plays a whistleblower who exposes their company's unethical clinical trials and the methods we use to get our medicines approved.
He further shared that the unique aspect of his character is his youth and ambition. He said, “Despite being the son of a wealthy man, he has his own dreams and aspirations. People often judge him, assuming he only became CEO because of his father's influence. He wants to prove to both his father and himself that he deserves his position. The character is a complex mix of focus, anger, and insecurities.”
He is all praise for his co-star Pavan Malhotra, and said, “He truly felt like a father figure—humble, down-to-earth, and very supportive. He creates a secure environment on set and inspires you to perform well. I would love to work with him again.”
Summing up the experience of working on Pill, Nikhil said, “Shooting for Pill was an enriching experience. This character was new to me, as I had previously done more light-hearted, comedic roles. This role allowed me to explore a different side of my acting capabilities and was quite liberating. Working with a great director like Raj Kumar Gupta has been a tremendous learning opportunity. Observing him was invaluable, and I will always be proud of this web series—a significant gold medal achievement in my acting career.”
