Rohit Chandel, known for his portrayal in Pandya Store, has stepped into the vibrant role of the rockstar, Ishaan, in Star Plus’ Sairaab. Playing the artistic character who has deep-seated emotional vulnerability, Rohit takes on the complex role with utmost confidence.
In an exclusive conversation with IWMBuzz.com, Rohit talks about the role and much more.
Playing the rockstar musician comes effortlessly to Rohit. He links a childhood passion as the main reason for him being confident in character. “When I was a kid, I was a big fan of the film Rockstar. So when I was offered the role, I had a brief outline of the character and idea to play it. That has helped me a lot to carry out the role. However, I saw to it that I gave my original touch to the character, so that the body language of the musician appeared original.”
Comparing Ishaan to Dhawal Makwana of Pandya Store, Rohit says, “Dhawal Makwana of Pandya Store is close to my heart. It is like a homecoming for me to Star Plus. I will never be able to forget Pandya Store, as it was a full package as a show. I have stepped into the role of Ishaan with the same vigour and positivity.”
Speaking about his co-actor Madirakshi Mundle, Rohit says, “She is a very good actor, extremely supportive. We sit together to read our scenes. As far as work goes, we are professionals and good co-artists.”
Rohit speaks about the life and journey of Ishaan and Noyonika, saying, “Ishaan and Noyonika have a common link, which is their ‘search’. Their search to cover the emptiness in their lives leads them to each other. When love happens, there can never be a line drawn anywhere.”
Lastly, Rohit feels that he is quite similar to Ishaan in many ways. “I am working hard on my character. I relate a lot to Ishaan. The only startling difference between the two is the heavy backstory that Ishaan carries.”
