Samarthya Gupta steps into the role of the elder Prithviraj in Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan
His entry marks a new era for the show promising to bring deeper emotional gravitas and showcase one of history's unforgettable love stories – Prithviraj and Sanyogita.
Speaking about his character, Samarthya shared, 'When I was offered the role of one of the bravest king Chakravarti Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan, my chest was swollen with pride. He was a true warrior who dedicated his life to protecting our motherland.
The role isn't easy, as I need to prepare myself both physically and emotionally. It's important for me to build a character that truly resonates with who he was. I'm really looking forward to this new journey I'm about to embark on.
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Earlier, in a statement, Urva Savaliya, who played the role of young Prithviraj spoke about his journey as Prithviraj Chauhan. Urva shared, 'I felt really happy and proud wearing the crown and becoming King Prithviraj on screen.
While shooting the scene, I kept remembering all the things I had learned about him, how brave he was, how much he loved his people, and how he always wanted to do the right thing. I wanted to show that in my eyes, my voice, and the way I sat on the throne.
I tried my best to imagine how he must have felt at that moment. I also missed Ronit sir a lot while doing this scene. His presence has always been so encouraging. But this also means I must be stronger and ready for what's coming next in the story. It's a proud and emotional moment for me as Prithviraj finally embraces his destiny to be king.'
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- Indian Express
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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Time of India
'Aadujeevitham' National Award miss: Prithviraj Sukumaran says , 'That man's story reaching people was enough'
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- India Today
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