Rohit Saraf: OTT gave me connection and recognition while films are giving me a wider canvas
In an industry often obsessed with image and labels, Rohit Saraf has taken a quieter route, allowing the depth of his characters and the sincerity of his performances to do the talking. Whether it was the earnest charm in Dear Zindagi, the emotional weight in The Sky Is Pink, or the effortless relatability of Rishi in Netflix’s Mismatched, Rohit has consistently believed in leaning in rather than showing it off.
2024 marked a pivotal shift with Ishq Vishk Rebound, where Saraf stepped into his first lead in a theatrical film. And now in 2025, he’s expanding his horizons once again, this time in Karan Johar’s upcoming Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, an ensemble film that signals his arrival in a big commercial movie.
But while others in his shoes might be fixated on picking sides—OTT or theatrical—Rohit is more focused on the story than the spotlight. “I’ve been very lucky. OTT gave me connection and recognition, and films are now giving me new challenges and a wider canvas,” he reflects. “But honestly, I don’t see it as one versus the other. For me, it’s always about stories that move people, no matter where they live,” says Rohit without any trace of having an urge to be the next big thing, but steady climb toward roles that resonate and leave an emotional mark.
2024 marked a pivotal shift with Ishq Vishk Rebound, where Saraf stepped into his first lead in a theatrical film. And now in 2025, he’s expanding his horizons once again, this time in Karan Johar’s upcoming Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, an ensemble film that signals his arrival in a big commercial movie.
But while others in his shoes might be fixated on picking sides—OTT or theatrical—Rohit is more focused on the story than the spotlight. “I’ve been very lucky. OTT gave me connection and recognition, and films are now giving me new challenges and a wider canvas,” he reflects. “But honestly, I don’t see it as one versus the other. For me, it’s always about stories that move people, no matter where they live,” says Rohit without any trace of having an urge to be the next big thing, but steady climb toward roles that resonate and leave an emotional mark.
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