Marathi actor Saurabh Gokhale, who is now ruling Hindi television industry as Chimmaji Appa in Sony Entertainment Television’s Peshwa Bajirao, feels the show is his lucky charm.
“I started my career in Marathi industry with ETV Marathi’s Shrimant Peshawa Bajirao Mastani and after that show I gained immense popularity in the industry. Now, in the Hindi television space too I have started my journey with Peshwa Bajirao and I hope it helps me flourish in this space too. I think any story related to Peshwa is in my destiny and is a lucky charm for me,” says Saurabh.
Saurabh’s roots are in the Marathi industry, so we ask him the difference of functioning in the Hindi space, to which he shares. “I am surprised with the kind of love I have received from this industry. In Marathi space, people treat you like family. Initially, I wasn’t expecting that love from Hindi industry but then I was amazed with the kind of love I received. I am blessed to be showered with so much love.”
The talented thespian believes in the importance of the character.
“I started my career as a parallel lead. Later, I got a lead role. Now, again I am doing a parallel lead character. It is because I take importance of a character in consideration. I feel I can do complete justice to Chimmaji’s character hence I opted for it. This role makes a difference to me.”
Way to go Saurabh!