Saurabh Sachdeva on Triptii Dimri's choices: They aren't failures; even Tendulkar got out on zero
Actor Saurabh Sachdeva, who worked with Triptii Dimri in 'Animal' and 'Dhadak 2,' spoke about her journey, recent choices, and the criticism around her so-called 'failures.' Saurabh, who also trained Triptii as an acting coach, said that setbacks are inevitable in an artist's life.
In an interview with Galatta Hindi, he was asked about her post-Animal projects, including 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' and 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video.' He responded, 'How will Triptii come to know if she's a fit for such films unless she does them? She will only know once she does it and takes the risk. An actor's job is to take risks; we don't do the same job every day. We experiment, and sometimes, experiments can fail. That doesn't mean she's a failure.
I've failed so many times in school and at sports. But that doesn't mean I'm a failure.'
Triptii might have failed
Saurabh, known for his roles in 'Sacred Games' and 'Jaane Jaan,' added, "She might have failed, the films might have failed, her performances might have failed… But
Sachin Tendulkar
has also gotten out at zero. I'm not comparing them, but all I'm saying is that she is trying to take risks, which is beautiful for an artist.' He also praised her performance in Animal, calling her vulnerability impressive, and noted that she received strong reviews for Dhadak 2.
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Triptii's choices didn't work, says Saurabh
In an earlier conversation with Hindustan Times, he had said, 'I think with Triptii, her choices didn't work well. But she is wonderful. She looks good on camera, works hard, is vulnerable and sensitive, and is nice to work with. There are no tantrums, from what I saw in the few films I have done with her. All that never changed with her. What happened was that her choices were not right. That is also something an actor needs to learn.
You have to make those choices, the ones that are difficult to make.'
Triptii Dimri is all set to star opposite Prabhas in 'Spirit,' directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The film marks her second collaboration with Vanga after 'Animal.' A cop drama at its core, the movie is scheduled to go on floors in September 2025.
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