Dhurandhar
emerged as one of the biggest blockbusters of 2025. Helmed by Aditya Dhar, the film featured an ensemble star cast, including Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal. Apart from that, TV actors Saumya Tandon, Gaurav Gera, Rakesh Bedi, and Manav Gohil featured in the spy thriller. In an interview, Saumya's Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai co-star, Aasif Sheikh, spoke about TV actors' appearances in the Aditya Dhar film. The actor called it a big breakthrough for television actors. Aasif also revealed how television actors are built differently.
Aasif Sheikh on Saumya Tandon & other TV actors in Dhurandhar
Speaking to Siddharth Kannan, Aasif lauded Saumya and Rakesh's performances in
Dhurandhar. Other than that, the actor appreciated Gaurav's performance in the film. He emphasised that the television actors are now shining brighter than ever.
"There has been a very big breakthrough. Just see how many TV actors are in the hit film Dhurandhar—Rakesh Bedi, Saumya Tandon, Gaurav Gera—they are all TV actors, playing different roles. So I feel this is a good opening for TV actors. And everyone has done their work successfully. Everybody worked hard.," the actor.Aasif further highlighted a barrier that existed earlier. "People used to say, 'Oh, they're a TV actor.' Even on OTT platforms, until now, people would comment, 'They're a TV actor'."
Aasif Sheikh on how TV actors are built differently
Continuing the chat, Aasif mentioned that TV actors are much more 'serious and committed'. "Because that's how we were brought up-we have to finish the work. And all of us share this attitude: we don't compromise on our work. We know that if we compromise, it will show on the screen. It's an unspoken rule that you have to give your best, no matter what. Whatever your capacity is as an actor, you have to give your best," he added.Meanwhile,
Dhurandhar will premiere on Netflix after its theatrical run ends.