‘Laalo’ fact: Why Shruhad Goswami kept refusing the Krishna role and how he finally landed it

'Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate' is not just a film anymore. It has become a feeling for many people. Made with very little money, the Gujarati film went on to earn crores and break records. People in Gujarat, across India, and even outside the country started talking about only one film. Laalo. Recently in an interview Shruhad Goswami revealed that he had refused the role of Krishna in the film many times. Keen to know how he grabbed that role? Read on.Playing God is not like playing any other role. Director Ankit Sakhiya and the team knew this very well. That is why the question of who would play Lord Krishna became very important. Many people wondered why Shruhad Goswami was chosen. This question finally got answered when the team spoke to internet celebrity Priya Saraiya.Shruhad Goswami made a big revelation during the interaction. He said that when he first came to know he had to play Lord Krishna, he refused the role. He said, "When Ankit first told me about playing Krishna, I said no. Not once, but many times. I told him, ‘Please find someone else. I don’t think I can do justice to this role."Shruhad explained, “Other characters feel personal. But Krishna is universal. Everyone already has their own image of Krishna in their mind. I felt I could never make the role my own.”Director Ankit Sakhiya then shared his side. He told Shruhad clearly that he was the only choice. Ankit said he believed Shruhad could do it. The 'Laalo' director said, “From the first day, I knew Shruhad was Krishna for me. I never had another face in my mind. I told him clearly, ‘You are the right person. There is no second option."The director’s strong belief finally convinced Shruhad. That is how the role of Lord Krishna came to him. What started with fear slowly turned into faith.And today, people say Shruhad’s Krishna feels simple, real, and close to the heart. Shruhad will be forever remembered for his role as Krishna in 'Laalo'.