When comedian, actor and improv trainer Neville Bharucha first received a call to audition for Aryan Khan's show The Ba***ds of Bollywood, he almost turned it down. At that time, he was working as a school teacher and wasn't confident about doing a Hindi web series, but after some convincing, he agreed. And what followed was one of the best auditions he had done, eventually landing him the role of DJ Adam. Though he had a brief screen time, Neville's performance left a lasting impact. Filmfare caught up with him for a candid chat where he reflected on his journey with the series, from his first encounter with Aryan Khan and working alongside veterans like Manoj Pahwa, to the surreal experience of meeting Shah Rukh Khan. Excerpts: How did you land an opportunity of working in The Bads Of Bollywood? I remember getting the call while I was sitting at Bangalore Airport. I initially refused because I was a school teacher at the time, and my Hindi isn't great, so a web series didn't seem like the best idea. But the lady on the phone convinced me to go for the audition. I went, and it turned out to be one of the best auditions I've ever done. I remember walking out, calling my wife, and telling her, "I think I'm going to get this part." And sure enough, a month later, I got a call from the same guy who took the audition, who, by the way, did a fantastic job, too. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neville Bharucha (@neville19) How was your first meeting with Aryan?The first time I met Aryan was when I had gone to the Red Chillies office for a table read. I entered the building and I rushed toward the elevator, pressed the button, and someone stopped me from getting in until I heard a voice from inside say, "No, no, let him in." I stepped in, and there he was, Aryan Khan. He greeted me very warmly as if we had known each other for years, exchanged pleasantries, and I was surprised that he already knew quite a bit about me. He'd clearly done his research, and that was the start of something wonderful. Can you recall any significant moment from the first table read? The first feeling I had at the table read was, wow, this is probably one of the coolest things I've ever been a part of. That table read was truly fascinating. Watching everyone bring their characters to life was incredible. I remember looking down at my script, hearing the others read, and thinking, Oh my god, the talent these guys have. I honestly couldn't wait to see how it would all translate on screen, and it turned out outstanding. It was such a wonderful feeling, something I'd never experienced before, and honestly, it was just next level. What kind of brief did you get for your character from Aryan? The brief for the character was fantastic. Aryan gave me a clear vision and was super open to my interpretation. He described someone irreverent, fun, deeply focused on his music, confident, and a little out there, and I feel I embodied that well. Everyone seemed to respond positively to the role. It was a super fun character to play. In some ways, it was a bit close to me, but also completely different. I would never wear the clothes DJ Adam wore! Still, it was a blast, and they made me look super cool. What's the best compliment you have received for your performance? All compliments are the best. There isn't one that's better than another; it's just really lovely to have people reach out. Friends from school and college, a couple of teachers, even people I've only had fleeting interactions with, have messaged to congratulate me. The most annoyingly sweet part, though, is when people click on my Instagram ads for improv classes just to say, "Hey, I don't want to take your class, just wanted to say congrats on the show." It's very kind, but I pay for every click! So essentially, I'm paying Meta for compliments. Appreciate the love but just DM me, ya! Or better yet, sign up for the class. It's a fun one. Tell us about your onscreen and off-screen dynamic with Manoj Pahwa, since most of your scenes were with him. On-screen and off-screen, it was exactly the same fun, full of masti, and just pure chemistry. From day one, the relationship we've shared has had so many unspoken moments that come through beautifully on screen. I've had the best time shooting with him. He's such a brilliant actor, there's so much depth even in the things he doesn't say. It was truly my absolute pleasure, and honestly, a privilege to work with a veteran like him. Was there any scene where you broke character or improvised? For me, comedy comes naturally, so luckily, this wasn't a very serious character. There was never a moment when I broke character; it all flowed together. A lot of my reactions to the dialogues came instinctively and were probably improvised. Some moments here and there were definitely added on the spot. But that's the beauty of it, even I, as the actor, can't always tell what was improvised and what was scripted. It's all merged seamlessly into on