In stark contrast to his loverboy character in 'Mismatched', Rohit Saraf plays a criminal in Vikram Vedha. The actor, who plays Hrithik Roshan’s brother, says rubbing shoulders with him was a “dream come true”.

“Every aspiring actor needs co-actors who can encourage you. I am relatively new in the industry, and Hrithik Roshan, for me, was that guy. I upped my performance to match his. We often hear about our co-stars’ personalities. Everyone had told me that Hrithik sir is well prepared for every shot, and indeed his preparation is amazing. He is on point, and so dedicated to his craft that what he does with each scene [is magical]. When he is on set, he is not Hrithik Roshan. He is [his character] Vedha. It was a huge learning experience for me. To achieve his brilliance will take years of practice, but to see the process up close and personal was fascinating.”

If Roshan taught him to up his act on screen, he also taught him the importance of being empathetic to his crew, behind the scenes. “He ensures his co-actors are taken care of as well. When we did scenes together, he would look at not just his close-ups on the monitor, but mine too.” 

Certain that this film portrays another aspect of his skill set, he adds, “I am chasing versatility, and the film takes me to every nook and corner of the country.” Saraf’s last project, Mismatched 2, released recently, and featured Prajakta Koli.