Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Sooraj Pancholi on 'Kesari Veer' Role and Somnath Temple
Actor Sooraj Pancholi shared his experience on getting the role in the film 'Kesari Veer'.
He visited Somnath temple, which he believes changed his life.
After the visit, he was offered the role, which felt like more than just a coincidence.
The story of the warrior Hamirji Gohil, whose statue he saw, resonated with him.
He also shared his previous experience playing a devotee of Lord Shiva in the movie 'Satellite Shankar'.
Sooraj Pancholi believes his journey with 'Kesari Veer' started with his visit to the Somnath temple.
He learned about the warrior Hamirji Gohil from a statue at the temple.
Within a week after visiting the temple, Pancholi was offered the role in 'Kesari Veer'.
Pancholi previously played a Shiv Bhakt in 'Satellite Shankar'.
'Kesari Veer' was filmed in just 70 days.
- Who
- Sooraj Pancholi
- What
- Sooraj Pancholi shared the role of Somnath temple in his life and how he landed the role in 'Kesari Veer'.
- When
- Not mentioned in the article
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To explain how he got the role in 'Kesari Veer' and his connection with the Somnath temple.
- Actor
- Sooraj Pancholi
- Film
- Kesari Veer
- Warrior portrayed in the film
- Hamirji Gohil
- Sacred Location
- Somnath temple
- Filming Duration
- 70 days
