Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane’s film Sanam Teri Kasam was released in theatres in 2015. But it took 9 long years for fans to appreciate the beauty, performances and efforts put into this soulful masterpiece. The film opened to a phenomenal response and became the highest-grossing re-released Indian movie with a worldwide earning of Rs 53.1 crore, reported Sacnilk.
The Emotional Outburst
Its lead actor Harshvardhan, who plays the role of Inder in the movie, is overwhelmed with gratitude. In an exclusive interview with News24, he tells us how the love his film has been receiving, made him cry out loud. After day 1 of its re-release, Harshvardhan recalls getting a message from his producer. “Jab main so kar utha, aur maine producer ka message dekha, I could not believe it. The message read, ‘Harsh, we have done 5 crores.’ That’s when I started bawling,” shares the actor.
He adds, “Mujhe yaad nahi main itna kab roya tha. My best friend (Meenakshi), who was outside in her room, knocked on my door and asked ‘Rane, are you okay’ and she also started crying. Meenakshi has seen my journey for last 22 years. She was one of the first people to tell me that you are meant for the big screen. 22 years lage uski baat wo sach hone me.”
Also Read: Sikandar Teaser Out: Salman Khan Is Back With Much More Swag In This Actioner; Watch
It Takes Time…
The long journey of working hard every day and waiting for validation from audiences has been challenging for Harsh, but his spirit never died down. After reaching this point, he wants to share his learning with aspiring artists.
He shares, “To feel what I am feeling right now, it took 25 years. I want to tell people who are working hard and there are no results… mujhe btaana hai unko ki results nahi milne wale hain. Aapko subh uthna hai, acche kapde pehnne hai, poori shiddat se mehnat krni hai aur aakar check karna hai ki result aaya hai. Agar nahi bhi aaya toh next day phir mehnat karni hai.” (To feel what I am feeling right now, it took 25 years. I want to tell people who are working hard with no results… it’s essential to keep going. Wake up every morning, wear good clothes, work hard with dedication, and check if the results are there. If not, work again the next day.)
“It might be a boring cycle, but eventually, God, destiny, and everything gets tired, and that’s when you achieve success. That’s what every actor should wait for… when their luck also gets exhausted,” he ends.
