"My build got me 'Mahabharat' role" : Wrestler Saurav Gurjar

Wrestler-turned-TV actor Saurav Gurjar, who made his debut as Bheem in mythological show Mahabharat says that he was shortlisted for the role because of his physique and not for his acting skills.

Wrestler-turned-TV actor Saurav Gurjar, who made his debut as Bheem in mythological show Mahabharat says that he was shortlisted for the role because of his physique and not for his acting skills.

"I wasn't good at acting. I was selected for the role because of my physique. I worked on my acting skills during workshops by Rajat Kapoor," Saurav told.

The tall actor was busy shooting a war sequence with his co-stars Shaheer Sheikh (Arjun), Vin Rana (Nakul) and Lavanya Bharadwaj (Sahadev) in the hot and humid climate here. In fact, he was donning a heavy costume and jewellery while interacting with journalists on the set.

Keeping his build and his role in mind, the actor has to hog on food like anything.

"I have to take care of my health and physique since I have to fight the most in the war. Arjun has his expertise in bow and arrow. But fist fights and sole fights have to be performed by me. So, I eat almost throughout the day," he said.

A regular at the gym, he often compromises on his sleep to maintain his physique.

"I go to the gym regularly. Minimum four times a week. Be it before the shoot in the morning or after the shoot later in the evening. I even compromise on my sleep to be in good shape because my role demands it. I sometimes get only three-four hours of sleep," he said.

To be as convincing as possible, Saurav read several mythological books to get a hang of his character.

"For people, Bheem was a huge and strong man. I had to go through several books in order to know my character well. The internet does not have much information."

Thanks to the show, he is know popular as "Bheem" among his fans.

"People now call me Bheem whenever I go out," he said.

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Comments (131)

bt u acted so well...its outstanding...loved ur performance...)))

9 years ago

Love u like crazyy shaheer my sexy and gorgeous lover..!*u r one in a billion my jaan

9 years ago

shaheer sheikh rocks and keep rocking us our handsome arjun

9 years ago

Saurav u r amazing as Bheem & Shaheer Sheikh u rock as Arjun in Mahabharat.

9 years ago

Thanks a lot for this article on Saurav ..

Saurav, I LOVE YOU .. You are my favourite actor .. I love that you are enacting my fav character of Mahabharata, Bheema ..

I am waiting for your war scenes .. Rock it, my luv !!!

9 years ago

You are the best*":"';;""::*':""
SHAHEER SHEIKH

9 years ago

Shaheer Sheikh is the best... Keep shininggg !!! Saurabh just perfect as Bhrata Bheem !!

9 years ago

You are the best superman shaheer sheikh'"''

9 years ago

You are a fabulous actor shaheer sheikh'*"""

9 years ago

Please give us more article on SHAHEER SHEIKH'*"'

9 years ago

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