Sara Arjun has been making the right noises in her Hindi debut as a leading actress in the recent blockbuster Dhurandhar. She plays the Pakistani love interest of Ranveer Singh, who plays an undercover Indian secret agent in the neighbouring country. Sara spoke about the film and more in an interview with us.
How did Dhurandhar come your way?
Dhurandhar came to me at a very unexpected moment in life. I was settling back into city life. I had just finished my studies in boarding school. I was sure that I wanted to pursue acting. My father (actor Raj Arjun) was preparing to send me to Les Strasberg for an acting course. That was supposed to be the next chapter of my life.
Then what happened next?
But destiny… had already written a different script for me. Around that time, I got a call from (casting director) Mukesh Chhabra sir’s office saying they wanted to audition me. I still remember that one audition became many, but I never gave it so much thought as I never knew till the extreme last minute what exactly I was auditioning for. And with each round, I also explored different emotions. This went on for a few months.
How did you finally get selected?
The last audition, Mukesh sir took himself. And I lost myself in the scene that day. So much so that I came out of that room with tears in my eyes. And then… this film chose me.
What does the success of Dhurandhar mean to you?
Dhurandhar is not just a project for me; it feels like the universe gently whispered, ‘Pause… don’t rush away just yet there’s a story waiting for you here.’ I always had a gut feeling that I would be successful, not that I think I’ve got there as yet, but I would question how I’ll get there.
Dhurandhar has answered the question for you?
Dhurandhar has answered that; now there are no questions in me, just hunger for more.
What was it like for you to work with that astonishing cast?
Working with this incredible ensemble has been nothing short of a blessing. With Ranveer Singh, there’s a certain electricity that never leaves the room. He shows up with his whole heart every single day. He has this limitless fire, but it never overshadows anyone. Instead, it warms you, grounds you, and makes you feel like you belong there. He lifts the entire set without even trying. His empathy, his generosity, the way he treats people… you learn just by observing him. He never leads with seniority, he leads with sincerity, and that’s what makes you admire him even more. For me, watching his process up close was such a gift. He made me feel safe, supported, and understood.
Madhavan described your Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar as a monk
Aditya sir is the calm centre of all the storm and magic.
You started working almost as a toddler. What are your memories of those days?
When you begin working at the age of one and a half, memories don’t stay as single incidents. They stay as feelings. There are countless moments from those early sets, but what stayed with me is not one specific episode; it’s the atmosphere. I remember the softness with which people treated me. I remember my parents standing behind the monitor. For me, work never felt like work, because I was never made to feel like I carried any responsibility. It was the most fun thing in the world! It still is.
Do you regret missing out on a normal childhood?
I honestly don’t because I lived it completely. My parents never let my work touch my school life, my friends, or my playtime. I grew up exactly like a normal child, running in the garden, going to a regular school, visiting friend…
You’ve worked in a number of languages. How has that helped you evolve as a person?
Working in different languages has been one of the most enriching parts of my journey. Because I started acting so young, a new language never felt like a barrier; it felt like a new doorway every time. Also, it gave me a chance to explore and learn about different cultures at a young age. Every industry I’ve worked in has its own rhythm, its own culture, its own heartbeat. And stepping into these different worlds taught me something simple, which is that emotion has no language.
For me, the excitement isn’t about switching languages…it’s about discovering new ways of telling a story. The challenge has never been the words. It’s honouring the emotion behind them, and that’s a challenge I enjoy. Maybe because I began as a child, I never carried fear into any of it. Children don’t overthink; they adapt, they absorb, and they flow. They have core emotions without inhibitions. I still try to approach every new project with that same instinct. So yes, working across many languages has been incredibly exciting. Not because it’s different but because it connects me to different people, different cultures, and different ways of feeling a story.
You are so young, and such an achiever. What are your dreams for the future?
I don’t really have “specific” dreams because I feel like even dreams can become limitations. I like challenging the universe to give me more and more What I truly want is to keep moving, step by step, keep growing, keep learning… and work with people whose art I admire and genuinely believe in. At the end of the day, all I want is to create work that reaches people and stays with them. I really believe that what you leave behind becomes your story. So, if I had to put my dream into one line: it would be to leave behind one of the most impactful legacies of all time.
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