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Rohit Saraf on preparing for The Revolutionaries: ‘Gym gave me size, Kalaripayattu gave me agility’
Updated On: 11 September, 2026 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
Rohit Saraf underwent 10 months of rigorous physical training to play freedom fighter Sachindra Nath Sanyal in The Revolutionaries. His preparation included strength and conditioning, Kalaripayattu and action training

Rohit Saraf. Pics/By Special Arrangement, Youtube
What does the charming Rishi of Mismatched have in common with Indian freedom fighter Sachindra Nath Sanyal? Absolutely nothing, except the actor playing them on screen. Known for his romantic persona in Mismatched, actor Rohit Saraf stepped into a role that was worlds apart from him — Sanyal in creator Nikkhil Advani’s The Revolutionaries.
“People had seen me do certain kinds of parts before, and I understand why Sachin wouldn’t be the first character somebody would associate with me. I had an opportunity to challenge the typecast,” smiled the actor.


