Fighter actor Karan Sharma opens up about his role in the film and working with director Siddharth Anand

Siddharth Anand’s Fighter has become a colossal hit being first ever aerial action movie. Actor Karan Sharma plays the role of Ajeet Deshpande aka Jeet in the movie. Born and brought up in Mumbai, the engineer turned actor started his acting journey in the year 2017 under casting director Mukesh Chhabra’s guidance. He then went on to star in Amazon Prime’s Gehraiyaan starring Deepika Padukone, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ananya Panday.

Speaking about his journey and character, Karan Sharma shares, “Ajeet Deshpande or Jeet is a cheerful and carefree individual, radiating positivity and innocence. His joyful and fun-loving nature makes him a standout personality. Despite his youthful exuberance, Jeet holds the remarkable distinction of being the youngest pilot in the prestigious Air Dragons unit in the movie. Recognized as the top young pilot, he has earned his place in the Air Dragons through his exceptional skills in the skies. He further adds, “Jeet will always hold a special place in my heart as I enjoyed playing him onscreen. Somewhere down the line I could resonate with the character in real life. Just like Jeet, I am too a fun loving and happy go lucky individual who likes finding the best of things no matter how the situation is. It almost felt like I was channelizing Karan Sharma through Jeet onscreen.”

Karan Sharma also talked about how working with Director Siddharth Anand on ‘Fighter’ was an enlightening experience. “He shared invaluable advice that has stayed with me throughout my career. Siddharth sir emphasized the importance of never hesitating to ask questions about understanding a character deeply for a nuanced portrayal onscreen. He made it clear that seeking clarity is key, regardless of the scale or nature of the project. He also emphasizes on keeping the acting process on screen natural and not too practiced at the same time he encourages you to improvise your stint along the way to infuse authenticity to the character.”

Karan Sharma has an interesting lineup of projects in the pipeline including Bedhadak starring actor Sanjay Kapoor’s daughter Shanaya Kapoor.