Actor Pranav Sachdeva who was last seen in Uunchai will be back this Valentine’s Day with a series called Pyaar Ka Professor on Amazon MX Player. Sharing more on his role in the series, he says, “Uunchai was a big film, but I had a small part in it and I had a great time during the shoot. After that, I auditioned for a couple of projects that didn’t work out. The roles I was being offered weren’t the kind I wanted to do. Every part is important, but I was looking for a bigger role, one that gives me more screen time and more room to perform. I love acting, and the lengthier the role, the better for me. It might sound arrogant, but that’s how I feel. Then Pyaar Ka Professor happened, and it was exactly the kind of dynamic role I was looking for. My character has multiple shades—he’s not a villain, but more of an anti-hero. It was exciting to play Vaibhav and headline a show, which was always my aim.”

Talking more about his onscreen character, Vaibhav he says, “The character in Pyaar Ka Professor really intrigued me. He has so many layers, like all of us do in real life. He wears different masks but isn’t necessarily a bad guy. He’s complex, and that made him interesting to portray. My character runs a seduction coaching center called Womanipulation, where he teaches men how to woo/flirt with a woman. He’s very particular about his appearance because, as he states in the show, a girl judges a guy within the first three seconds of seeing him. That first impression matters, and his belief is that dressing well plays a huge role in attraction. He even talks about why wearing a jacket is essential—you’ll have to watch the show to find out why! I don’t necessarily agree with my character’s ideology, but it was fascinating to step into his mindset. He teaches men to be sharp, suave, and well-groomed, something that many guys don’t focus on as much as women do.”

The series touches on modern dating culture. So what are your thoughts on today’s dating culture? On this, Pranav says, “The show delves into how men struggle with dating. There are so many single guys who want to be in relationships but don’t know how to approach women the right way. The series presents this concept almost like a masterclass in dating, based on real-life situations. In cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore, there are actual dating coaches charging men to teach them how to talk to and treat women. It was eye-opening to talk to some of these real-life coaches and understand why they got into this field. Love and relationships evolve with time, and so do the ways people approach them.”

Pranav, who is a writer as well, shares his take on OTT platforms. He says, “There are definitely more opportunities, but the last two years have been unpredictable. I’ve been working on Pyaar Ka Professor for two years, and in that time, I’ve seen how the industry has changed. OTT isn’t booming as much as it was before, mainly because it hasn’t cracked a sustainable revenue model. Even films aren’t performing as expected. But OTT has given many talented actors a platform to tell unique stories. Eight or nine years ago, a show like this wouldn’t have been possible, but now, thanks to streaming platforms, it is. About this series, I must mention the concept is fresh, I haven’t seen anything like this before. A coaching center teaching men how to woo women — that’s unique! The show has lighthearted humor, warmth, and great music. It’s different from the usual love stories, which makes it stand out.”

Actress Sandeepa Dhar played the female lead in the series, Pranav adds, “It was a great experience. She’s professional, sweet, and a very good actor. Working with her was a pleasure.”