# Rohit Saraf
**Rohit Saraf** (full name Rohit Suresh Saraf; born 1996) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi films, known for a supporting debut in *Dear Zindagi* (2016), roles in *The Sky Is Pink* (2019), *Ludo* (2020), and *Vikram Vedha* (2022), and the Netflix series *Mismatched* (2020–2024), in which he plays Rishi Singh Shekhawat.[1](https://www.filmnoir.app/links/tmdb/person/1904879)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Born | 1996, Kathmandu, Nepal[2](https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/rohit-saraf/upcoming-movies.html) |
| Film debut | *Dear Zindagi* (25 November 2016), in a supporting role as Kiddo[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8565406) • [1](https://www.filmnoir.app/links/tmdb/person/1904879) |
| Signature series role | Rishi Singh Shekhawat in Netflix's *Mismatched*, 2020–2024, 15 episodes[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8565406) • [1](https://www.filmnoir.app/links/tmdb/person/1904879) |
| Other-language work | Norwegian film *What Will People Say* (2017), selected for the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category at the 91st Academy Awards; Tamil film *Kamali from Nadukkaveri* (2021); Tamil *Thug Life* (2025); Telugu debut announced with *Mahakali* (2027)[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8565406) • [4](https://www.filmfare.com/news/south/mahakali-rohit-saraf-joins-prasanth-varma-cinematic-universe-83915.html) • [5](https://www.thefinancialworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FW-29-June-Chandigarh-Edition.pdf) |
| Recent films | *Ishq Vishk Rebound* (21 June 2024), *Thug Life* (5 June 2025), *Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari* (2 October 2025)[6](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/rohit-saraf/filmography/star-cast/) |
| Recent series role | Freedom fighter Sachindra Nath Sanyal in Nikkhil Advani's *The Revolutionaries* (2026), an 8-episode Prime Video series[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8565406) • [7](https://varietyindia.com/rohit-saraf-on-reinvention-revolution-and-finding-his-inner-freedom-fighter-exclusive/) |
| Upcoming | *Mahakali* (8 January 2027), from the world of *Hanu-Man* within the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe[6](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/rohit-saraf/filmography/star-cast/) • [8](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/rohit-saraf-joins-mahakali-from-the-world-of-hanu-man-completes-hyderabad-schedule/) |
## Beginnings and early film roles
Saraf made his film debut with a supporting role in *Dear Zindagi*, released on 25 November 2016, playing Kiddo, the younger brother of [Alia Bhatt](https://www.edgepedia.org/alia-bhatt)'s character Kaira.[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8565406) • [1](https://www.filmnoir.app/links/tmdb/person/1904879) His next screen appearance was in the Norwegian film *What Will People Say* (2017), in which he played Amir; the film was selected for the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category at the 91st Academy Awards.[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8565406) In 2018 he appeared as Akshay in *[Hichki](https://www.edgepedia.org/hichki)*, released on 23 March 2018.[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8565406) • [1](https://www.filmnoir.app/links/tmdb/person/1904879)
**Mainstream Hindi cinema.** The 2019–2022 stretch established him in widely seen Hindi films: Ishaan Chaudhary in [Shonali Bose](https://www.edgepedia.org/shonali-bose)'s *The Sky Is Pink* (11 October 2019), Rahul Avasthi in [Anurag Basu](https://www.edgepedia.org/anurag-basu)'s *[Ludo](https://www.edgepedia.org/ludo-film)* (12 November 2020), and Krishna, also called 'Shatak', in *Vikram Vedha* (30 September 2022).[1](https://www.filmnoir.app/links/tmdb/person/1904879) • [6](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/rohit-saraf/filmography/star-cast/) He also appeared in the Tamil film *Kamali from Nadukkaveri* (2021).[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8565406)
In a 2020 interview, Saraf described his path as a slow build: he had begun working eight years earlier and said that every project he received came after auditions in which he had to prove himself for the part.[9](https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/what-comes-easy-goes-easy-ludo-actor-rohit-saraf-believes-it-takes-a-while-to-make-it-big/articleshow/127644473.html) In a 2022 interview he rejected the label of OTT star, saying he does not want to be put in a box by medium; he began in films while also working in television commercials.[10](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/rohit-saraf-i-get-uncomfortable-when-somebody-calls-me-an-ott-star-101648922950612.html)
## Mismatched and streaming visibility
*Mismatched*, the Netflix series in which Saraf leads as Rishi Singh Shekhawat, ran from 2020 to 2024 across 15 episodes listed by IMDb.[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8565406) • [1](https://www.filmnoir.app/links/tmdb/person/1904879) He starred opposite YouTuber-turned-actor Prajakta Koli.[11](https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/interviews/rohit-saraf-nikkhil-advani-back-content-creator-turned-actors-in-bollywood-talent-matters-not-background) Filmfare wrote that his performance in the series made him a household name among young audiences.[4](https://www.filmfare.com/news/south/mahakali-rohit-saraf-joins-prasanth-varma-cinematic-universe-83915.html) A fourth season has been announced, and trade reporting describes it as the final chapter of the show.[12](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8565406/news/)
## The Revolutionaries
**Period-drama turn.** In Nikkhil Advani's *[The Revolutionaries](https://www.edgepedia.org/the-revolutionaries-tv-series)* (2026), Saraf plays the freedom fighter Sachindra Nath Sanyal in an eight-episode Prime Video series set against the backdrop of India's freedom movement and inspired by [Sanjeev Sanyal](https://www.edgepedia.org/sanjeev-sanyal)'s non-fiction book *Revolutionaries: The Other Story Of How India Won Its Freedom*.[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8565406) • [12](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8565406/news/) Trade reporting described the part as a sharp detour from the romantic, urban characters audiences had come to associate him with.[12](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8565406/news/)
His preparation was physical as well as historical. According to Variety India, he trained in Malkhamb, Kalaripayattu, and Lathi and reshaped his body over 15 months, treating the role as a chance to build a relatively lesser-known historical figure from scratch.[7](https://varietyindia.com/rohit-saraf-on-reinvention-revolution-and-finding-his-inner-freedom-fighter-exclusive/) The ensemble includes [Pratibha Ranta](https://www.edgepedia.org/pratibha-ranta) and [Bhuvan Bam](https://www.edgepedia.org/bhuvan-bam), who plays [Rash Behari Bose](https://www.edgepedia.org/rash-behari-bose).[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8565406) • [11](https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/interviews/rohit-saraf-nikkhil-advani-back-content-creator-turned-actors-in-bollywood-talent-matters-not-background) In interviews around the series, Saraf argued that casting should rest on talent and connection with the character rather than on whether an actor comes from YouTube, television, or film school.[11](https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/interviews/rohit-saraf-nikkhil-advani-back-content-creator-turned-actors-in-bollywood-talent-matters-not-background)
## Recent and upcoming projects
Saraf's recent releases span genres: the romantic comedy *Ishq Vishk Rebound* (21 June 2024) as Raghav Pandit, Mani Ratnam's Tamil gangster drama *Thug Life* (5 June 2025) as Raanu, and the comedy *Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari* (2 October 2025) as Vikram Singh.[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8565406) • [6](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/rohit-saraf/filmography/star-cast/) In June 2024, reporting announced that he had joined *Thug Life*, directed by [Mani Ratnam](https://www.edgepedia.org/mani-ratnam), alongside [Kamal Haasan](https://www.edgepedia.org/kamal-haasan) and [Ali Fazal](https://www.edgepedia.org/ali-fazal), playing a key catalyst in the story.[5](https://www.thefinancialworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FW-29-June-Chandigarh-Edition.pdf)
**Mahakali.** In May 2026, RKD Studios and filmmaker [Prasanth Varma](https://www.edgepedia.org/prasanth-varma) announced Saraf's addition to *Mahakali*, the next chapter from the world of *Hanu-Man* within the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe, a project rooted in Indian mythology.[8](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/rohit-saraf-joins-mahakali-from-the-world-of-hanu-man-completes-hyderabad-schedule/) Filmfare identified him as a Hindi actor joining Varma's Cinematic Universe.[4](https://www.filmfare.com/news/south/mahakali-rohit-saraf-joins-prasanth-varma-cinematic-universe-83915.html) Analyst Taran Adarsh revealed on X that the film marks Saraf's Telugu film debut, and it is scheduled for release on 8 January 2027.[13](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/rohit-saraf) • [6](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/rohit-saraf/filmography/star-cast/) FilmiBeat lists the film's director as Puja Aparna Kolluru.[2](https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/rohit-saraf/upcoming-movies.html)
IMDb lists him in post-production on *Kuku Ki Kundli* and in filming on *Heer Ranjha*, in which he is named for the role of Ranjha, with Bollywood Hungama dating *Heer Ranjha* to 2026.[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8565406) • [6](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/rohit-saraf/filmography/star-cast/) FilmiBeat also lists a [David Dhawan](https://www.edgepedia.org/david-dhawan) comedy, *Bollywood Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai*, with a release date of 5 June 2026.[2](https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/rohit-saraf/upcoming-movies.html) Commentators covering his 2025–2026 slate have described it as spanning romance, mythology, and period drama, marking a shift from the boy-next-door image toward intensity and action.[14](https://en.e24bollywood.com/bollywood/rohit-saraf-keeps-the-ball-rolling-with-3-versatile-releases-across-romance-mythology-and-period-drama/852/)
## References
1. [Filmography: Rohit Saraf, FilmNoir (TMDB data)](https://www.filmnoir.app/links/tmdb/person/1904879)
2. [Rohit Saraf Upcoming Movies, FilmiBeat](https://www.filmibeat.com/celebs/rohit-saraf/upcoming-movies.html)
3. [Rohit Saraf, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8565406)
4. [Mahakali: Rohit Saraf Joins Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe, Filmfare](https://www.filmfare.com/news/south/mahakali-rohit-saraf-joins-prasanth-varma-cinematic-universe-83915.html)
5. [The Financial World, Chandigarh edition, 29 June 2024](https://www.thefinancialworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FW-29-June-Chandigarh-Edition.pdf)
6. [Rohit Saraf Filmography, Bollywood Hungama](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebrity/rohit-saraf/filmography/star-cast/)
7. [Rohit Saraf on Reinvention, Revolution and Finding His Inner Freedom Fighter, Variety India](https://varietyindia.com/rohit-saraf-on-reinvention-revolution-and-finding-his-inner-freedom-fighter-exclusive/)
8. [Rohit Saraf joins Mahakali from the world of Hanu-Man, Bollywood Hungama](https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/rohit-saraf-joins-mahakali-from-the-world-of-hanu-man-completes-hyderabad-schedule/)
9. [Rohit Saraf Believes It Takes A While To Make It Big, Indiatimes](https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/what-comes-easy-goes-easy-ludo-actor-rohit-saraf-believes-it-takes-a-while-to-make-it-big/articleshow/127644473.html)
10. [Rohit Saraf: I get uncomfortable when somebody calls me an OTT star, Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/rohit-saraf-i-get-uncomfortable-when-somebody-calls-me-an-ott-star-101648922950612.html)
11. [Rohit Saraf, Nikkhil Advani Back Content Creator-Turned-Actors in Bollywood, The Hollywood Reporter India](https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/interviews/rohit-saraf-nikkhil-advani-back-content-creator-turned-actors-in-bollywood-talent-matters-not-background)
12. [Rohit Saraf – News, IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8565406/news/)
13. [Rohit Saraf News, NewsBytes](https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/rohit-saraf)
14. [Rohit Saraf keeps the ball rolling with 3 versatile releases, E24 Bollywood](https://en.e24bollywood.com/bollywood/rohit-saraf-keeps-the-ball-rolling-with-3-versatile-releases-across-romance-mythology-and-period-drama/852/)
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