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Sanjana Sanghi on her Rapport with the Director “Dil Bechara was a unique double debut for Mukesh & me!”
Mumbai, July 2025: The loved Millenial actor Sanjana Sanghi is celebrating a significant five-year milestone today, marking 5 years since the release of her poignant debut as a lead in the film “Dil Bechara.” The film, which also starred Sushant Singh Rajput was directed by Mukesh Chhabra. It premiered on July 24, 2020, quickly mesmerized audiences, and turned Sanjana into an overnight sensation.
As an adaptation of an immensely popular novel ‘The Fault in Our Stars,’ it arrived with considerable anticipation. What truly struck a chord with people was the authenticity Sanjana brought to Kizie. There was an understated grace in her performance that made Kizie feel incredibly real and relatable. Audiences felt her pain, celebrated her small victories, and were utterly charmed by her quiet resilience. Her chemistry with Sushant Singh Rajput was palpable, making their bittersweet love story all the more impactful.
Sharing her first day experience on set and her acting journey, Sanjana expressed, “It was the scene where Kizie walks in and declares to her Mum, “I hate Sandesh.” I’d spent a year prepping, immersing myself in Kizie’s Bengali dialect, her chronic illness, and her Jamshedpur roots. But I guess, nothing can truly prepares you for being a lead actor. Though I’d been on sets since Rockstar at 13—doing cameos and ads. This was a whole new level of responsibility. The entire story rested on my shoulders, demanding 200% effort every moment. Mukesh and Sushant guided me through it all.”
Talking about the dynamic she shared with Mukesh Chhabra, she said “Dil Bechara was a unique double debut for Mukesh Chhabra and me. Mukesh literally sparked my acting career, spotting me in school in 2010 and casting me in Rockstar. So, for him to then entrust me with the lead in his directorial debut meant the world. My full-time acting path wasn’t certain; I remember a real fear of uncertainty. Navigating our firsts together created a truly special dynamic on set.”
As fans and the industry reflect on Dil Bechara’s legacy five years on, Sanjana Sanghi’s debut stands as a testament to her promising start and her ability to deliver a performance that touched millions of hearts. Her journey since then has been one of growth and diversification, and her early success in Dil Bechara continues to be a cherished chapter in her evolving cinematic story.
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