Rohit Saraf reveals how learning kalaripayattu for ‘The Revolutionaries’ transformed his lifestyle, making him fitter, more confident and disciplined while changing his mindset, daily routine, eating habits and approach to his body and life beyond acting.
Actor Rohit Saraf has opened up about the significant changes he experienced in his lifestyle and mindset while preparing for his role as freedom fighter Sachindra Nath Sanyal in the historical series The Revolutionaries. According to the actor, learning kalaripayattu and following a strict fitness and diet routine helped him become more disciplined, confident and physically fit.
Saraf spoke about his preparation and the impact it had on his personal life during a promotional interaction with IANS. He was joined by director Nikkhil Advani and co-stars Pratibha Ranta, Bhuvan Bam and Gurfateh Pirzada during the promotions of the show.
Reflecting on the changes brought about by his physical preparation, Saraf said that learning kalaripayattu gave him a newfound sense of confidence. He explained that becoming fitter changed the way he felt when entering a room and also introduced a level of discipline into his life that he had not experienced before.
The actor revealed that his preparation for the character required considerable control over his diet. He said that he did not eat even a single piece of wafer for 15 months while preparing for the role. The strict routine continued even after his initial body shots were completed, as further filming requirements meant that he had to maintain his physical transformation.
Saraf also spoke about how the preparation changed his sleeping habits. Known for enjoying late nights, the actor said he had to change his routine and begin sleeping around 9.30 pm to ensure that his body received adequate rest and could cope with the demands of the preparation and filming schedule.
According to Saraf, the experience went beyond physical fitness. He said it changed the way he thought about his body and influenced his broader perspective on life. The actor described the transformation as something that affected him not only professionally but also personally.
He said the discipline required for the role made him realise that he was capable of following a much more structured lifestyle than he had previously believed. The combination of kalaripayattu training, dietary restrictions, fitness work and changes to his daily routine ultimately became an important part of his preparation for portraying Sachindra Nath Sanyal.
The Revolutionaries follows the stories of four freedom fighters — Rash Behari Bose, Pratibha Lahiri, Sachindra Nath Sanyal and Bagha Jatin — against the backdrop of India’s freedom struggle. Inspired by true events, the series focuses on revolutionaries who believed that armed resistance was essential to challenging British rule in India.
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The series explores the efforts of these revolutionaries and their opposition to the British Raj. Their activities and sustained resistance form a central part of the historical narrative presented in the show, which also depicts the broader political and social circumstances surrounding India’s freedom movement.
The series features Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta, Gurfateh Pirzada and Jason Shah among its cast, with Nikkhil Advani associated with the project. The Revolutionaries is available for streaming on Prime Video.
