{"id":44539,"date":"2025-07-09T17:46:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T12:16:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/?p=44539"},"modified":"2025-07-09T17:46:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T12:16:55","slug":"he-doesnt-just-fight-cases-he-plays-mind-games-rajat-dahiya-on-playing-a-cunning-lawyer-in-sony-sabs-ufffyeh-love-hai-mushkil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/2025\/07\/09\/he-doesnt-just-fight-cases-he-plays-mind-games-rajat-dahiya-on-playing-a-cunning-lawyer-in-sony-sabs-ufffyeh-love-hai-mushkil\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cHe doesn\u2019t just fight cases; he plays mind games\u201d: Rajat Dahiya on playing a cunning lawyer in Sony SAB\u2019s Ufff\u2026Yeh Love Hai Mushkil"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-44540\" src=\"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-09-at-17.00.59_5838519d-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-09-at-17.00.59_5838519d-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-09-at-17.00.59_5838519d-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-09-at-17.00.59_5838519d-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-07-09-at-17.00.59_5838519d.jpg 912w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mumbai, July 2025: Sony SAB\u2019s Ufff\u2026Yeh Love Hai Mushkil continues to explore the complexities of love, highlighting how men and women often see things differently. At the heart of the show is Yug Sinha (Shabir Ahluwalia), a brilliant yet emotionally guarded lawyer who has been burnt by love in the past and now keeps women at arm\u2019s length. Opposite him is Kairi Sharma (Ashi Singh), a spirited, warm-hearted law student whose unwavering faith in love slowly chips away at Yug\u2019s carefully built walls. Adding fresh intrigue to the narrative is Vikram \u201cVicky\u201d Malhotra (Rajat Dahiya), a sharp, charming, and dangerous lawyer known for turning every courtroom battle into a psychological game. Vicky\u2019s presence shakes up the existing dynamics, especially as he faces off directly against Yug in court.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In this candid chat, Rajat talks about stepping into the sharp mind of Vicky Malhotra and what makes playing a character this twisted so much fun.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What intrigued you the most about playing Vikram Malhotra when the role was offered to you?<br \/>\nThere was something oddly familiar about this character the moment I read the script. Being a lawyer, he exudes charm, wit, and psychological warfare &#8211; it\u2019s like stepping into a game of chess every time he walks into court. And I love a good game.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Legal roles often require a certain body language and command. Did you have to work on specific mannerisms or speech patterns for Vikram?<br \/>\nThough I\u2019m an engineer by degree I didn\u2019t really have to work very hard on playing a lawyer. I have been raised by strong women, from my dadi to my mom. So that sense of calm and knowing when to speak comes naturally. For Vikram, I just built on that, adding a bit of sharpness and control. He doesn\u2019t speak just to win, he speaks to throw people off.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">How do you differentiate yourself from Vikram in real life? Are there any traits you admire or dislike about him?<br \/>\nI do admire how confident and fearless Vikram is, he never backs down. But what I don\u2019t relate with is how far he\u2019ll go for revenge. He\u2019ll burn everything just to get back at one person. It\u2019s scary, even if it\u2019s impressive. I know I\u2019m not Vikram and I\u2019m only playing the character the moment I look in the mirror before and after a shoot. For me, it\u2019s like clocking in and out of work.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Vikram and Yug have a lot of contrasting qualities. How do you approach scenes where you have to highlight this opposition effectively?<br \/>\nI try to keep my prep simple and follow the script. Honestly, the real tension is in the small things, you don\u2019t need loud fights. Sometimes, just holding a look a little longer or saying a line with extra sweetness does the trick. When the history between two characters is this deep with each having a suspenseful backstory, the drama comes naturally.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On-screen, Vicky and Yug share a tense, deeply personal rivalry rooted in betrayal \u2014 what\u2019s your off-screen bond like with him and the rest of the cast?<br \/>\nWith Shabir it is like working with a real brother. No courtroom drama off-screen, just good vibes, chai, and lots of laughs between shots. The rest of the cast is amazing, such fun, genuine people. And<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">What\u2019s been the most memorable moment or fun BTS incident on set so far?<br \/>\nThe first day itself was memorable, infact I should say the first shot. I was lost, mentally and literally. There was a new courtroom set, ten pages of dialogue, and an arrogant character to step into. But something about it just clicked. I found Vikram in that moment. So though I was lost initially, it all ended well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">How is Vikram going to shake up or complicate the dynamic between Yug and Kairi in the coming episodes?<br \/>\nIf I know Vikram, he\u2019s the kind of person who looks for even the smallest crack and then makes it bigger. If he sees a weak spot between Yug and Kairi, he won\u2019t hold back. He\u2019ll find a way to turn it into something much bigger, because that\u2019s how he plays, calculated, sharp, and always looking for an opportunity to attack.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tune in to Ufff\u2026Yeh Love Hai Mushkil every Monday to Saturday at 8 PM, only on Sony SAB<\/p>\n<p>Featured Article<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mumbai, July 2025: Sony SAB\u2019s Ufff\u2026Yeh Love Hai Mushkil continues to explore the complexities of love, highlighting how men and women often see things differently. 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