Watching Sathyaraj on ‘Munjya’ sets was like an acting class for Sharvari Wagh

Actress Sharvari Wagh recently said that watching acclaimed star Sathyaraj, who is known for his iconic role as Katappa in the Baahubali franchise, on the sets of Munjya was like attending an acting workshop every day.

Sharvari said, “I am a huge fan of all of Rajamouli sir’s work and of course his epic cult blockbuster Baahubali. I have seen both films multiple times. So, when I first learnt that Sathyaraj sir is part of Munjya, I was excited beyond words."

Sharvari added that she picked up a lot from him by seeing the actor carry his scenes perfectly. “Watching Sathyaraj sir on-set was like attending an acting workshop every day. His versatility, patience, and sheer talent transcended everything,” she added.

She also shared that Sathyaraj’s acting prowess made every scene come alive. “Whether it was a comic scene or an intense moment, Sathyaraj sir’s consistency and ease made every scene come alive,” said the artiste, who began her career in 2015 as an assistant director for filmmakers Luv Ranjan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

The 27-year-old actor also stated that she is grateful for the opportunity she got. "I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have shared the screen with such a phenomenal actor and I hope to have the opportunity to collaborate with him again.”

Sharvari made her acting debut with Kabir Khan's war drama series The Forgotten Army - Azaadi Ke Liye in 2020. A supernatural horror comedy, Munjya is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. It is the fourth film of the Maddock Supernatural Universe and also stars Mona Singh and Abhay Verma. The storyline revolves around the legend of Munjya, inspired by Indian folklore and mythology. The film is being produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik. It is all set to be released in theatres on June 7.