RajKummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor are set to grace the silver screen once again in the much-anticipated film ‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’. The actors recently opened up about their roles and the experience of working together on this unique project.
Janhvi Kapoor on the Story
In an interview with ANI, Janhvi Kapoor described the film as more than just a cricket drama. “It’s a story about two people who get courage from each other to follow their dreams. And it’s a very lovely story. It’s not just about cricket. It’s a family drama. It’s a father and son story,” she explained.
RajKummar Rao on His Character
RajKummar Rao delved into the depth of his character, Mahendra, a failed cricketer who dreams of playing for the country. “My character’s name is Mahendra. He is a failed cricketer, he had a lot of passion in his life for cricket, but it didn’t happen because of peer pressure and family pressure. He then decides to live his dream through his wife, Mahima, who used to play cricket,” Rao shared.
RajKummar Rao delved into the depth of his character, Mahendra, a failed cricketer who dreams of playing for the country. “My character’s name is Mahendra. He is a failed cricketer, he had a lot of passion in his life for cricket, but it didn’t happen because of peer pressure and family pressure. He then decides to live his dream through his wife, Mahima, who used to play cricket,” Rao shared.
Themes of the Film
Rao highlighted the film’s societal themes, reflecting on how parental pressure can often steer children away from their passions. “In our society, parents sometimes think their children need a safe life, so they push them away from their dreams. This film explores that reality,” he said.
Love for Cricket
Both actors shared their growing attachment to cricket. Janhvi’s involvement in the film deepened her appreciation for the sport. “Before this film, I didn’t have much knowledge about cricket. But through this film, the kind of training I had to do, and the matches I watched made me realize how important this sport is for everyone in the country,” she noted.
RajKummar reminisced about his childhood love for cricket, saying, “I have been playing cricket since my childhood. My first memory is also of cricket. We used to play cricket after school and on Sundays, we would play matches against other teams. I’ve always been very attached to cricket.”
Working Together Again
Having previously shared the screen in ‘Roohi’, both actors expressed their delight in working together again. Rao praised Janhvi’s growth as an actress, stating, “I keep telling her that I am very impressed with her growth. From her first film till ‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’, which I think is her best work so far.”
Janhvi reciprocated the admiration, saying, “Since I joined this industry, I praise him in every interview as he has always been my favourite actor. I am really grateful that I got an opportunity to work with him twice.”
Director and Production
‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ is directed by Sharan Sharma, known for his directorial debut ‘Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl’. The film is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and is set to release in theatres on May 31.
