Vidrohi, upcoming Star Plus show on the freedom fighter Buxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhara Sharad Malhotra titular role will be played by TV Actor Sharad Malhotra. Sharad says he is super excited to play this character.
The actor says “It’s a monumental character. An actor is always greedy for good content and a show like ‘Vidrohi’ doesn’t happen every day. But what pulled me towards the story was the selflessness of the character ‘Buxi Jagabandhu’ and I wanted the nation to know about this legendary hero from the lands of Orissa.”
Star Plus Vidrohi is a period drama, the story of a freedom fighter
Jagabandhu Bidyadhara Mohapatra Bhramarbara Raya popularly known as ‘Buxi Jagabandhu’ was the commander of the king of Khordha, Odisha. The Paika rebellion in 1817 against British rule was fought under his leadership. His story was downplayed by the Britishers while rewriting history.
The actor adds period drama like ‘Vidrohi‘. Such a show has its own challenges; one must work hard to ensure that you don’t just embrace the character you are playing, you also have to understand the smaller nuances of the period to deliver an authentic experience. I am super excited to play this character on screen since my role has a lot of variations.”
The historical drama ‘Vidrohi’ will start telecasting from October on Star Plus