Arshad Warsi is winding down an incredibly productive and critically diverse 2025, during which he expertly juggled multiple prominent roles. The actor, who is showing no signs of slowing down, is preparing to step back into the world of digital thrillers before tackling a packed roster of films in 2026.
A standout performance in Jolly LLB 3 kicked off Warsi’s 2025 slate, which also included an unexpectedly lengthy cameo as a don in The Ba***ds of Bollywood. Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas, his most recent film, featured a dramatic role change as he played the role of a police officer.
The actor told Mid Day that it seems like he’s getting better at what he does for a living, reflecting on his character changes over the past year.
Warsi is currently planning to start filming the third season of the hit web series Asur in December. Rumour has it that his character, Dhananjay Rajput, a forensic expert, is about to embark on a darker journey as he teams up with Nikhil Nair, played by Barun Sobti, to pursue a serial killer across many states. Warsi was cautious about the details of Gaurav Shukla’s series. He confirmed, “At the moment, they are figuring out the dates. But yes, that’s my next. I am yet to read the script, but verbally we know that it’s happening.”
Warsi’s vast lineup for 2026 showcases his dedication to variety. Dhamaal 4 and Welcome to the Jungle are comedies on the horizon, while Pritam Pedro is an upcoming cybercrime thriller, King is an action drama, and Ghamasaan is a mafia drama.
Philosophy on script selection and role content
He stressed that the interest he feels as an audience member is the only factor that influences his script choices. Whatever films he feels like viewing are the ones he does. Warsi revealed that he doesn’t do it if he doesn’t like the script or if he feels like, “Who the hell will watch this film?” He made it clear that he is no longer concerned with being the project’s main attraction but rather with the role’s actual content. Today, being the hero isn’t important to him; the actor is completely unconcerned about it. For Warsi, the part needs to be defined precisely; strong supporting parts with multiple layers are within his abilities. In addition, he shared that there must be a colossal contrast between the roles. The character, speech pattern, and overall vibe of the police officer he plays in two films must be distinct from one another.
Following his desire to play different characters, he went from being a police officer in Bhagwat to a dacoit in Ghamasaan, directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia. Shiv Kumar Patel, alias Dadua, an infamous bandit who preyed on innocent people along the Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh borders, serves as inspiration for the dacoit character. A substantial amount of physical effort was necessary for the change.
Challenges of weight gain and loss
He revealed, “Tigmanshu wanted me to play a bulky dacoit. So, I had to put on almost 10 kilos. That was very difficult to lose when, after Ghamasaan, I straight went to shoot for Bhagwat. It’s great fun to put on weight, but tough to lose it!”
Warsi is solidifying his position as one of the most reliable and adaptable actors in the business with a stellar 2025 performance and an ambitious schedule ahead of him.
Q: When does Arshad Warsi start shooting for Asur 3?
A: Arshad Warsi is scheduled to begin shooting for the third season of the web series Asur in December of this year.
Q: What role does Arshad Warsi play in Asur 3?
A: He reprises his role as the forensic expert Dhananjay Rajput. The upcoming season is rumored to feature a “darker turn” for his character as he and Barun Sobti’s Nikhil Nair chase a serial killer.
Q: What movies does Arshad Warsi have lined up for 2026?
