Sunil Grover on Bharat: First few days I couldn’t believe that I was having dinner with Salman Khan

Life is turning out to be a fairytale for Sunil Grover, yes, after garnering enough fame on the small screen, this man is rocking on the 70mm too. Though he has featured in some films earlier namely Aamir Khan’s Ghajini, off-late his roles are getting noticed and with that Sunil is upping his game. After Vishal Bhardwaj’s Patakha, he will be seen playing Salman Khan’s best friend in Bharat, talking about the film, his equation with the cast and future plans Sunil gets candid in an exclusive interview with CineBlitz.

How excited are you for Bharat?

I have the same excitement as the citizens had when Bharat got independence in 1947. It is great to be a part of such a big film with a great story and star cast. The way it has been made, I feel lucky to be a part of it.

How about working with Salman Khan and on a Salman Khan film?

I have always admired his work and I have been his fan. I had seen him from far, but it was nice to hang around, first few days I couldn’t believe that I was having dinner with Salman Khan. So it was a great feeling. I was nervous initially. When you are standing next to him you think you should be ready with your lines and everything so that the scene goes well. But he made me comfortable. Ali sir was very clear about what he was making, so after that, I realized that I should surrender to him. I would prepare a scene couple of times in a couple of ways, but when he would come on the set he would suggest something else only. It became easier later on because I got the rhythm right.

You have worked on a decent number of films, so it wasn’t very alien on a film set, right?

It wasn’t alien. I am playing a friend in this film. To be friends with Salman Khan or think like that was difficult for me.

You are amongst the very few people who actually have a good sense of humour, did you crack jokes and have fun on the Bharat sets?

Yes, that is my second nature. I had a good time, Ali sir would tell me to work more seriously because the film was made on a budget of 200 crores. But I would keep enjoying.

How was it working with Katrina and others…

Katrina is a big star and she would bring sunshine to the sets. I was mesmerized and impressed by the way she works. She is very hard working; she prepares her scenes and has a schedule. It was really nice to see such dedication.

What is your immediate plan after Bharat?

(Laughs) Even when I work I feel like I am on a vacation. I enjoy working the most, so kaam ke saath hi chutti ho jaati hai. Yes, maybe for a few days if I go somewhere for work I might extend the stay. But yes, if I get a few days then I might just go for a vacation.

BHARAT, directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif in lead roles is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Alvira Agnihotri, Atul Agnihotri, Krishan Kumar under the banners of T-Series, Reel Life Productions and Salman Khan Films. The film releases this Eid on June 5. Stay tuned to CineBlitz for more updates on Bharat and other Bollywood news.