Actor Rishabh Sawhney, recognized for his role in Hrithik Roshan’s “Fighter,” has described his meeting with Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan as one of the most surreal experiences of his life.
A Memorable Encounter
Taking to Instagram, Rishabh expressed his excitement and admiration after meeting the legendary actor. He referred to the experience as one of the “most surreal feelings” he has ever had, sharing that Amitabh Bachchan’s energy and passion left him deeply inspired.
A Personal Connection
Rishabh shared a personal connection with the star, revealing that he grew up watching “Sholay” over 150 times, making it a dream for him to tell Amitabh this—a true “bucket list” moment.
In his Instagram post, he wrote, “This day, the moment and the conversation will always stay with me!! Meeting @amitabhbachchan sir was one of the most surreal feelings!! The energy and passion he carries is so inspirational!!” He added, “The fact that growing up I’ve seen Sholay more than 150 times and getting to tell him that was something which was always on my bucket list!!! Thank you @monadarasingkhurana @jjoshina for making this happen!!! #rishabhsawhney.”
In the photos he shared, Rishabh is seen beaming with joy alongside the veteran actor.
Rishabh’s Transformation for “Fighter”
Rishabh Sawhney is best known for portraying Azhar Akhtar, the antagonist in “Fighter,” directed by Siddharth Anand. He underwent a significant transformation for this role, emphasizing his commitment to doing justice to the character. Speaking about this transformation, Rishabh remarked, “It was a very exciting, excruciating and fulfilling journey for me. This was the first time I could actually put on muscle for a role.”
With a background in bodybuilding, he noted, “I knew this was something that will play in my favor and I’d been waiting to get a chance to gain muscle and grow big. I have been working out consistently for 8-9 years now and it’s been my lifesaver.”