Why Arjun Rampal said yes to 'O Saathi Re'
What's the story
Arjun Rampal has praised filmmaker Imtiaz Ali's writing skills, calling him one of India's best writers. The actor will be seen in Ali's upcoming Netflix series O Saathi Re, which he believes delves into emotional scars many people can relate to. In an exclusive chat with Variety India, Rampal said he was attracted to the story's authenticity and its exploration of relationships.
Series insight
Rampal on 'O Saathi Re'
Rampal described O Saathi Re as a series that "pulls the band-aids off wounds which I think a lot of people have suffered in relationships because it's got to do with the math of relationships."
He added, "I haven't seen the whole thing yet. So I don't know. But while working on it, I had a really, really good time."
The series also stars Aditi Rao Hydari and Avinash Tiwary.
Role selection
On choosing roles
Rampal also shared his criteria for choosing roles, saying the people behind a project matter as much as the character he is being offered.
"The first thing which I feel is I look to see how much the people are invested in telling the story. You know, how passionate they are about it. I think that's the number one criterion."
He added, "And the second is, will I be getting along with them for about a year or so?"
Series premiere
'O Saathi Re' premiere date
O Saathi Re will premiere on Netflix on December 4.
The streamer describes the plot as, "When Karan finds out his wife Roshni is having an affair, he devotes himself to helping her thrive—even as it destroys him."
The series is directed by Arif Ali and also features Ayesha Raza and Ahsaas Channa.