For young actor Mohit Tiwari, there was no dramatic “big break” moment, no overnight transformation Subedar Came into their life and changed it completely. speaking specifically to India TodayHe opened up about working with Anil Kapoor, whose films he grew up watching, and laughed about getting beaten up by him in the first scene.

After spending over 15 years in theatre, Mohit Tiwari honed his craft on the Delhi stage before making his way into cinema. However, the journey to the film was made not through big meetings or aggressive networking, but through the kind of organic series that often defines an actor’s early career.

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“The director, Suresh Triveni, saw my tape through a common friend and he liked my work. We met a few times, and I also invited him to watch my play at Prithvi Theatre, which he enjoyed. When Subedar After I went into pre-production, they remembered me and recommended my name to the casting bay,” he shared.

What happened next was a familiar mix of uncertainty and quiet hope, as he auditioned and later gave a screen test in Mumbai. And though it wasn’t a very long part, it was interesting and exciting, as he shared, “Especially knowing that Anil Kapoor was leading the film. For me, as a newcomer, the joy was just being a part of a film.”

sharing screen space with A star like Anil Kapoor could have easily been It has been scary, but Mohit remembers it differently. He shared how it was a surreal experience, as he had grown up watching her on screen and suddenly he was in front of her, preparing to do a scene together. He added that, however, once the cameras were on, the focus became completely on the work at hand.

Their first scene together was an action sequence, where he is beaten by Anil Kapoor. Mohit Tiwari recalled how the superstar helped him with spontaneity and working on the scene.

He shared, “As a new actor, I struggled a bit with movement timing, but he patiently guided me and even shared how long it took him to master the action choreography. That reassurance helped me relax and perform better.”

Interestingly, it was also her first day on the set and she got a chance to cut the cake with Anil Kapoor. The actor shared how Subedar Starr was warm, curious, and interested in his theater background, which made him feel seen and respected.

Talking further about their first conversation, he explained how they skipped the usual introductions altogether.

“I wasn’t scared, but there was definitely anticipation. We hadn’t been introduced before, and I met him for the first time during the actual shoot. When he came on the floor, he shook my hand and we started discussing the scene. He made it very comfortable by asking how I wanted to see it and gave me space as an actor. He didn’t make it feel like a ‘big superstar moment,’ which eased my nerves. Within minutes, it felt less like meeting a star. And it felt more like working with someone warm, enthusiastic, a senior actor,” he said.

Mohit Tiwari narrated how, on the last day of shooting, when he was filming in the hospital, Anil Kapoor came back, hugged him and appreciated his performance.

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She said, “He said some encouraging words, which meant a lot from someone with such a distinguished career. What stayed with me was his energy – he is incredibly enthusiastic, curious and almost child-like in his approach to life. A small but meaningful moment was when he sent someone over later to ask my name again; it showed his attention to detail and genuine interest.”

Earlier, actor Radhika Madan had mentioned how her scenes were cut from the final draft, and Mohit had shared how he too had experienced the bitter reality of the editing room.

He said, “Yes, some of my scenes were cut, but that’s part of filmmaking. Once a film reaches the editing stage, the story decides what stays and what happens. Of course, as an actor, you feel attached to your scenes and want them to make it to the final cut. But ultimately, the film comes first. I trust the director’s vision, and I believe everything should be in line with the story. So, I’m completely on board with it.” Agreed with.”

Discussing her experience of working with Madan, she said, “It was cordial and professional. We didn’t shoot together for very long, but the experience was collaborative and enjoyable. She is extremely focused, well prepared and deeply involved in the process. She constantly brings ideas, asks questions and works towards making every scene better. I also noticed how respectfully and warmly she interacted with everyone on the set, which was a pleasure to watch, especially My first day on a film set.”

Now, with his first film, Mohit is clear about what he wants next: not scale, not visibility, but substance. As he said, “Right now, I’m working on a few indie projects and reading scripts. I’m open to films and streaming platforms, anything that offers meaningful and challenging roles. As a newcomer, my focus is simple: working with passionate directors, being a part of good stories, and growing as an actor.”

Subedar currently streaming On Prime Video.