
Exclusive – Mahabharat's Sourabh Raaj Jain opens up about his bond with Shaheer Sheikh; says, 'Some bonds don't fade away'
Shaheer Sheikh
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The two share a very close bond since their Mahabharat days, and Sourabh opened up about it.
Sourabh opened up about his close bond with Mahabharat co-star Shaheer. He mentioned how, when you play an intense role like Shree Krishna and Arjuna (played by Shaheer Sheikh), the bond doesn't fade away.
Sourabh shared, 'Yes, Shaheer and I have stayed in touch. He's someone I share a great comfort level with. When you go through a show as intense as Mahabharat together, the bond doesn't really fade.
He did reach out, and it's always great to have that mutual encouragement. Even if we don't speak every day, the connection is strong and built on shared respect and memories.'
He further spoke about his new show and expressed his excitement over the same. He said, 'Tu Dhadkan Main Dil is not your typical television drama. It's subtle, emotionally textured, and deeply human. At its heart, it's about a child wanting her parents to be together.
She is yet to meet her father and, in the process, even loses her mother. What I love about the show is that it doesn't rely on high-octane drama to make a point.
Instead, it draws you in through silences, unspoken emotions, and the quiet healing that love can bring. Viewers can expect a lot of moments that will make you pause, reflect, and feel.'
Talking about his character, he said, 'Raghav is not your cliché rockstar. On the outside, he's charismatic, confident—a performer who owns the stage.
But inside, he's emotionally disconnected, someone who has built walls around himself after personal loss. That duality is what drew me to the role.'
He concluded by saying, 'Preparing for him wasn't just about learning a physicality or presence; it was about understanding the silence he lives with. I worked on how he carries himself—the stillness off-stage, the energy on-stage, and the contrast between the two. The most challenging part was portraying his emotional distance without making him seem cold. Raghav is someone who feels deeply but doesn't know how to express it anymore.
Getting that balance right took a lot of inner work.'

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