Rohit Chandel was last seen playing the role of Dhaval in the family drama Pandya Store. Well, he has come a long way. From television he will now directly be entering Hollywood as he has joined the cast of Ryder, which also features American film star Usman Ally. The movie will start filming by 2025. It is directed by Nick Satriano and produced by Gerard Lima.
Rohit Chandel's Hollywood debut
Rohit said that he is happy that after acting in Indian TV serials and Bollywood films, he is now going to be shooting for a Hollywood movie. He will be playing the role of Raj in Ryder and the audience will get to explore a new side of him as an actor.
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"For the last one and half years I was trying my luck in the Western showbiz industry. But meanwhile, the Pandya Store happened. They already had my profile and I was approached for this film which will be shot in India, in fact, Mumbai itself. It's an ensemble cast of Indian and American actors. I'm also excited to enjoy the opportunity to work with some very well-known action directors. It's an action, adventure, crime movie," Rohit Chandel tells ETimes.
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Rohit also reveals how he draws inspiration from the Western film industry and says, "I remember watching the film trilogy, The Godfather. I really admire the acting of Robert De Niro and Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone, and Al Pacino as Michael Corleone. Somehow, they all inspired and motivated me to enhance my acting skills. I was impressed by the way they made the characterisation. I'm inspired by them and see a future for myself in Western films. As a viewer too, I enjoy watching such films. One out of every three movies is a Western movie on my list every weekend. That’s how I keep the balance and I don’t miss any content."
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More about Rohit Chandel
Rohit Chandel is best known for playing Baji Rao in Kashibai Bajirao Ballal and Dhawal Makwana in Pandya Store. He made his acting debut in a commercial advertisement after getting rejected in 90 auditions. In 2014, finally Chandel made his television debut with Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal in a minor role. Later, he appeared in various Hindi series in significant roles including Vikram Betaal Ki Rahasya Gatha, Chandragupta Maurya, Shakti – Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki, Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai and Tamanna.