Sparsh Srivastava on the challenges of doing comedy in Dupahiya, “Initially, there was a sense of fear because…”

Sparsh also stars Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Bhuvan Arora, Sparsh Shrivastava, Shivani Raghuvanshi, and Yashpal Sharma in key roles.

By Bollywood Hungama News Network -

March 11, 2025 - 5:44 PM IST

Prime Video’s latest Original series, Dupahiya, has struck the right chords with audiences, drawing rave reviews from critics and viewers alike since its release. Set in a village preparing to celebrate 25 crime-free years, the story takes an unexpected turn when a prized motorbike gets stolen, triggering a frantic chase to recover it before an upcoming wedding and the village’s hard-earned honour take a hit.

Sparsh Srivastava on the challenges of doing comedy in Dupahiya, “Initially, there was a sense of fear because…”

At the heart of the chaos is Sparsh Srivastava, whose earnest portrayal of Bhugol has been a standout. His fine comic timing, natural ease on screen, and ability to blend humour with realism have won over audiences, proving why comedy is one of the toughest genres to master. Delivering one of the series’ most memorable characters, Sparsh adds charm and depth to a narrative that is as hilarious as unpredictable.

Sparsh Srivastava’s Biggest Challenge: Balancing Comedy & Authenticity

Reflecting on the challenges of portraying comedy with authenticity, Sparsh shared, “Initially, there was a sense of fear because comedy is very easy to overdo. The moment that happens, your co-actor senses it, and the audience feels like it's just acting. The real challenge is making them believe in the moment. Comedy is difficult to crack because the chances of getting it wrong are high, and the margin for error is very thin.”

He added, “I had to be particularly careful as my character Bhugol is quite over-the-top with his antics and reactions. But fortunately, I had the director and incredible co-stars like Gajraj (Rao) sir and Bhuvan (Arora) bhai around me. So that fear gradually faded because watching them perform taught me so much about how far to take a scene and where to hold back.”

Meet the Cast & Crew Behind the Hit Series

Created and executive produced by Salona Bains Joshi and Shubh Shivdasani, under their banner, Bombay Film Cartel, Dupahiya is directed by Sonam Nair and written by Avinash Dwivedi and Chirag Garg. The nine-episode series weaves fun and drama with small-town charm, brought to life by a talented cast, including Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Bhuvan Arora, Sparsh Shrivastava, Shivani Raghuvanshi, and Yashpal Sharma in key roles.

"In an exclusive Sparsh Srivastava interview, he reveals the challenges of performing comedy in Prime Video’s latest hit, Dupahiya—one of the best Indian comedy web series of 2024."

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