Actor Sambhaji Sasane says stepping into three distinct roles in Bol Bol Rani has been one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of his career. Having already earned recognition through OTT projects, the actor has now made his theatrical debut, describing the experience of watching audiences react inside cinema halls as unmatched.
In Bol Bol Rani, Sambhaji portrays three characters—Lohar, Shahir and Dravya—each with a unique personality, emotional journey and worldview. According to the actor, every role demanded a different physicality and mindset.
“I play three characters in Bol Bol Rani—Lohar, Shahir and Dravya. Each lives in a different world, carries a different body, a different silence and a different want,” he said.
While the film has sparked discussions on social media, Sambhaji refrained from revealing details about the characters, saying the mystery is central to the audience’s experience.
“Audiences are already discussing the film online, some even posting spoilers, so I’ll guard the mystery. Discovering who these three men are is half the ticket,” he added.
The actor recalled that playing multiple characters had been a childhood dream inspired by legendary actors Dilip Kumar and Kamal Haasan. Watching Ram Aur Shyam and Apoorva Sagodharargal as a young boy made him aspire to perform dual roles someday.
“As a boy, I watched Dilip Kumar sahab in Ram Aur Shyam and Kamal Haasan sir in Apoorva Sagodharargal and thought, one day, just once, let me play two characters in one film. Life did one better. Too early, and too generously, it gave me three,” he said.
Sambhaji first gained popularity as Papdya in the BhadiPa web series B.E. Rojgaar before appearing as Suraj in the 2026 romantic drama Rubaab. Although the transition from OTT to theatres did not change his preparation as an actor, he believes the theatrical experience offers something digital platforms cannot.
“The preparation doesn’t change. Theatre taught me there are no second takes, and I prepare for every medium with that discipline. What changes is the night itself. OTT gives you reach, but the theatre gives you a heartbeat. You hear people react to your work in real time, and there’s nothing like it,” he said.
Reflecting on his journey, Sambhaji said a theatrical release had always been his dream since his early days working on plays during Ganpati celebrations in Pune, where he handled everything from lighting and costumes to acting.
“A theatrical release was the dream from the days I was staging plays at Ganpati pandals in Pune. Walking into a cinema hall and seeing these three characters on that screen is surreal,” he said.
The actor also revealed that he secretly visited theatres after the film’s release to observe audience reactions firsthand. He described it as a valuable reality check that helped him understand how viewers connected with the story.
“I sneaked into some theatres to see people’s reactions because I love doing it. It gives you a real reality check at times. I saw people getting engaged, curious and anxious in theatres,” he said.
Despite admitting that every release brings nervousness, Sambhaji said the appreciation he has received from audiences has made the journey worthwhile.
“There’s anxiety every single time something releases. But when the calls started coming, with people talking specifically about the work, I was overwhelmed. The anxiety is the price. Moments like this are the reward,” he concluded.
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