Rohit Saraf: I want to try comedy, but it’s the hardest thing to do

ISLAMABAD 18 July (Online): Actor Rohit Saraf, known as the ‘National Crush’, wants to explore comedy after doing various romantic roles. He is not afraid of being typecast and believes in versatility. He enjoys working in different mediums and does not find it challenging. He faces fatigue while shooting back-to-back projects but manages it. He is excited about his upcoming projects Ishq Vishk Rebound and Mismatched Season 3. Saraf is currently single, despite curiosity about his dating life.

Over the years, actor Rohit Saraf has created a strong base in showbiz, going on to get the tag of being ‘National Crush’. However, romance is not his preferred genre, it is comedy which he really wants to try going forward.

Addressing the same, he shares that he isn’t scared of getting typecast. He says, “Versatility is one thing that I would like to be known for, because I do believe that I have it in me. That’s the reason why I’ve chosen scripts like Ludo, to become better, and I think that give me an opportunity to show my versatility. I love parts like those. Having said that, my preferred genre to do would be comedy. I always thought that I would not want to, because it’s the hardest thing to do”.
Saraf has worked in both the mediums — film industry and the OTT space.

He admits that transitioning between different mediums is not at all challenging.

He says, “I don’t think the medium has anything to do with the challenges. In fact, there are no challenges when it comes to mediums. The only thing with different mediums is the reach, which is incredible. I really enjoy all mediums and I don’t approach any medium any differently. I approach characters and projects differently, but not mediums. Mujhe bas bahut saara kaam karna hai. I’m just excited about working, I don’t really have a preference in terms of medium.”

Did he face any challenges while shooting for back to back projects? “I think fatigue that comes with it is a big challenge. You are working on a tight schedule and running behind too many things. So, the fatigue that comes with it is a bit challenging. Rest everything is manageable,” he mentions.

At the moment, the actor is elated about starring in Ishq Vishk Rebound, the sequel of the 90’s rom-com Ishq Vishk, and the third season of his show Mismatched. He shares a special memory from the shoot of Ishq Vishk and says, “Ishq Vishk is close to my heart and one of the most special moments was shooting a song for it and I had the best time. I love it and I am really excited about that”.

As a youth icon, there has always been a curiosity around Saraf’s dating life and relationship status, about which he clearly says, “I am single.”