As Fighter completes two years, Rishabh Sawhney marked the milestone not with a loud celebration, but with a deeply moving reflection on gratitude, belief,
and the journey that changed his life. His heartfelt social media post reads less like a career update and more like a note of faith — dedicated to outsiders, dreamers, and the quiet magic that guides those who dare to believe. “This story is about gratitude and a little bit of magic,” Rishabh shared, dedicating his words to every outsider who believes that making it to the big screen is impossible. At the heart of his reflection lies the Indian tradition of the Guru, whom he places equal to — or even above — God. Acknowledging filmmaker Siddharth Anand as that guiding force, he wrote, “@s1danand, you’ve been that person for me.”
Rishabh Sawhney's Special Message On Fighter Movie's Second Anniversary
Looking back, Rishabh recalled how what seemed like just another audition call turned into the most defining chapter of his life. That audition led to a long, meaningful conversation with Siddharth Anand — one that culminated in him being cast as the antagonist in Fighter, a role that would become his breakout moment. The experience, he says, taught him far more than performance alone.
From observing filmmaking at its highest level to learning leadership and composure under pressure, Rishabh describes the journey as transformative. “The whole experience of working with him and just getting to observe him do his magic taught me so much about films, leadership, and how to be calm even in the most stressful environment,” he shared, expressing deep gratitude for the opportunity, trust, and learning.
He also acknowledged the impact of working closely with Hrithik Roshan, noting how it reshaped his understanding of true stardom, while the early belief shown by casting director Mukesh Chhabra gave him the confidence to fully own his journey.
What stands out most is the generosity and humility with which Rishabh shares his success. Breaking the stereotype often associated with on-screen antagonists, he emerges as grounded, reflective, and deeply encouraging. His message to fellow dreamers is simple yet powerful: “Go for it. Relentlessly. Without doubting yourself for a second. Everything is possible if you believe.”
More About Fighter
Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone and Anil Kapoor lead this aerial action thriller film. Much like Siddharth Anand's actioners War and Pathaan, this one is also high-octane but goes beyond that. The movie is based on the 2019 Pulwama attack, where a suicide bomber ambushed a convoy of vehicles carrying Indian security personnel.
It is a dramatised take on the Indian Air Force's Balakot airstrikes in retaliation to the attack. Infused with fictional elements and intense action stunts, this movie honours the heroes of our nation and their spirit. This adrenaline-packed movie, which also has an ensemble cast of talented actors Rishabh Sawhney, Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi, Sanjeeda Shaikh and others, is soaked in the patriotic spirit.
