Mismatched fame Actor Rohit Saraf feels his new movie “Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari” is the ideal call in the right direction for him to fulfil his aspirations of connecting with audiences on a deeper level.
“I thought that it (film) was a step in the right direction. It had all the people that I wanted to collaborate with. My one true aim now is to do work that I want to be a household name. This felt like this would be a step in the right direction.”
For Saraf, collaborating with actors like Varun Dhawan, Janhvi Kapoor, and Sanya Malhotra, and working under the direction of Shashank Khaitan, made the film feel vital in his career. Saraf began his acting journey back in 2012 with the show “Best Friends Forever?”. Since then, he has carved out his niche, winning hearts with his charming performances in “Dear Zindagi”, “The Sky is Pink”, “Vikram Vedha”, and the widely loved OTT series, “Mismatched”.
“I’m so grateful for all the love that I get on the internet amongst the youth, but I want that to expand now. It's very, very deliberate to kind of do this project for that,” Rohit said.
For the 28-year-old actor, one of the most memorable moments on set was recreating an entry sequence inspired by Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic helicopter introduction in 2003 hit family drama “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham”.
“This (scene) was not something that was planned well in advance. Shashank had many ideas about how he wanted to introduce my character. This whole conversation about me getting out of a chopper and walking, I was like, ‘He's not serious about it’. He also had an idea that I want to introduce you to a magazine cover shoot,” Rohit recalled.
“I didn't really know what we're actually going to end up shooting. I couldn't believe that we were actually doing it. Eventually, when we finished shooting it and I saw the shots, I was on cloud nine. I couldn't believe that it was so exciting. It looked amazing. I saw it and I was like, ‘Wow, I look like a hero’.”
During the film’s promotional tour, Rohit said he felt overwhelmed by the love and support from his fans.
“I don't really think there was a formula that I could apply or know in order to enjoy something as special as this. When I do go out in public when we are promoting, I hear people being so loving and supportive towards me, it is always very exciting. It's always very surreal to see it. Of course, one has manifested it,” he said.
“I realise what they bring to the table. They are the ones who made you. There are choices that you make and you work hard for it. But you can do all of that and still not have this. It's the fans that make your journey complete, and make it worth your while. I’m grateful for that,” Rohit added.
“Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari” features Dhawan and Kapoor as Sunny and Tulsi, who reunite in Delhi with the intention of rekindling their past romance with their exes — Ananya (Malhotra) and Vikram (Saraf). To make their ex-partners jealous, they pretend to be a couple, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings and deceptions. The movie is produced by Dharma Productions.
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