Brijendra Kala opens up about Lavaste’s influence on his life

Actor Brijendra Kala has been renowned for his nuanced depictions of realistic characters. His small roles in mainstream films brought him to the attention of the audience. Naturally, despite having less on-screen time, he has made a name for himself in these roles.
Just recently, Zee5 unveiled the trailer for Lavaste, which stars Omkar Kapoor alongside Manoj Joshi, Brijendra Kala, Urvashi S Sharma, and Shubhangi Latkar in key roles. Lavaste, which was produced and directed by Aditya Verma and Sudeesh Kanaujia, explores the theme of children’s treatment of their old parents while also illuminating the hidden side of unclaimed bodies.
To delve a little more into the details of this upcoming film, Brijendra Kala gets candid with The Pioneer as he shares, “The takeaway I hope audiences will carry after watching is the importance of being responsible and caring towards the people in our community. It’s about looking out for those who may need assistance and support. In my neighbourhood, where I used to stay before, there was always someone who lacked companionship and care. But they were often the ones to step up and help when needed, setting a meaningful example for all of us.”
This, he says, underscores the significance of taking initiative and being proactive in lending a helping hand. By showcasing kindness and empathy, one can inspire others to follow suit. Instead of waiting for others to act first, they should take the lead and offer help, and your actions can inspire others to do the same.
Meanwhile, on being a part of Lavaste’s influence and shaping his perspective on life, he says, “The point is, many parents face situations where they have no one around them in their last moments, especially when their children go away, particularly when they’re out of the country. Sometimes, such situations are seen in movies, right? But these aren’t just fictional; they happen in real life too. Sometimes, there are instances when their children are around at the moments of their last rights but cannot touch them, as happened during the COVID times, and sometimes their children are away due to work. There should be organisations that respect individuals and conduct their last rites, even if they are unknown. Everyone deserves a dignified farewell, especially those without close family. Organisations like the one in our film Lavaste can provide that support to people who have no one around to take care of them.”