Actress Sharvari has had a whirlwind year, experiencing both commercial success and critical acclaim. Her film Munjya, a horror-comedy, became a surprise hit at the domestic box office, earning more than Rs 100 crore. Meanwhile, her role as a Dalit woman in Vedaa won her widespread praise from critics. Sharvari’s rising popularity was further fueled by her performance in Maharaj, which showcased her on-screen chemistry with co-star Junaid Khan in the track Haan Ke Haan. Her dance number Taras in Munjya also contributed to her newfound status as a ‘national crush.’
Despite her remarkable streak, Sharvari remains grounded. In an interview, she shared that she is determined not to let success go to her head. “I’ve waited for this moment for a really long time. I don’t think this success will lead me to get ahead of myself. My journey of years auditioning, facing rejections, and missing out on projects has kept me grounded,” she said.
Sharvari reflected on her years of struggle, emphasizing that her past experiences have kept her humble. “I’ve always waited for days like these when my work gets appreciated or even released. Now, with the audience reaction I’m receiving, I feel validated. It makes me think I must be doing something right,” she added.
A surprising moment for Sharvari came when she received praise from Aamir Khan after her performance in Maharaj. Having previously auditioned for Thugs of Hindostan, hearing such high praise from Aamir was surreal for her. “Aamir sir met me before the screening and told me, ‘You’re very good in the film.’ That gave me a lot of assurance,” she recalled.
Her signature line from Maharaj—”mama maasi ka hi toh fark hai”—has also garnered immense popularity on social media, further solidifying her growing fanbase. “I was just having fun on set, never thinking these lines would become so popular. It’s incredible,” she said with a smile.
Balancing her commercial success with more niche projects like Vedaa, Sharvari emphasized that the film industry today is driven by stories. “In today’s time, films are just stories, and audiences are treating them like that. So many genres are working now, and unexpected films are doing well. It’s all about what speaks to me as an actor and the characters I’ll be living with in the next six months,” she concluded.
