Vaiju Number 1 actors Sameer Khandekar and Sonali Patil on working for the show, their on-screen chemistry and much more

Marathi TV actor Sameer Khandekar is all set to play the lead role in the upcoming TV show ‘Vaiju Number 1’ along with Sonali Patil. While Sameer Khandekar is going to play the character of a police constable, Sonali will be seen as Vaijayanti, who is free, quick-witted and smart. The show also features Ela Bhate and Avinash Narkar in pivotal roles. Vaiju Number 1” will be launched on March 10. In an exclusive interaction with ETimes TV, the couple spoke at length about their on-screen chemistry, off-screen masti and much more. Interview by Vaishnavi Gavankar

Talking about Sonali Patil aka Vaiju and their first interaction, Sameer said, "Actually, We have crossed so many barricades and got this opportunity. I have also done a look lest with Sonali. I met Sonali for the first time at the auditions. I would love to tell you honestly that we didn’t know each other yet I felt that instant connect. The scene also worked well and later I got to know that Sonali is going to work with me. She already had that onscreen character ‘Vaiju’ in herself. Apart from this, the director trusted me and it’s a huge responsibility for me now." (PC -Instagram)

I felt nice when I knew Sameer was paired with me: Sonali

"When I went for the audition of the show, I saw two male actors and Sameer Khandekar was one of them. I felt he should be selected since he is a good actor. When I got to know that Sameer was paired with me, I felt really nice. There is strong chemistry between us that you will see in Vaiju Number 1. Apart from this, he is a nice actor and I learn a lot from him," says Sonal Patil talking about co-star Sameer. (PC -Instagram)

Talking about working with Sameer, Sonali Patil said, "Sometimes, Sameer sacrifices his dialogues for me and asks me to deliver the dialogue. He also helps me get highlighted on the camera. He tries to highlight my punch line too. He never made me felt that he was a star. He gave me the credit of scenes which have really come out well. He does everything needed for perfection on-screen." (PC - Instagram)

Sameer feels working as a team helps. Elaborating on it, he said, "Learning is a never-ending process. I learn a lot from Sonali too (laughs). Seriously, I feel showing off your capabilities and just highlighting yourself in front of the camera is not the trait of a good actor. We should work as a team so that we can exchange our thoughts and views with each other." (PC - Instagram)

"You know, there was a time in school when one of our classmates used to hide his copies from us. We are not in school anymore. So if I know anything related to a scene then it's not fair if I don't share it with Sonali. I do share my thoughts, ideas, and knowledge with her. As actors give and take is important." (PC -Instagram)

On working with Avinash Narkar and Ela Bhate"Yes, we both are lucky to be working with Avinash Narkar and Ela Bhate. They are just incredible. At this age, they are giving us a lot of positive energy on the set.“ Interview by Vaishnavi Gavankar