Here's how Praveen Kumar Sobti bagged the role of Bheem in 'Mahabharat'; Read

While Mahabharat is breaking several records with its epic re-run during lockdown,  stars starring in series have also been interacting with fans on social media. Actor Praveen Kumar Sobti, who essayed role of Bheem in BR Chopra's Mahabharat, talked to a leading daily and shared on how he was cast in role of Bheem in show. Read here to kw about how Praveen Kumar Sobti became Bheem. 

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How Praveen Kumar Sobti got role of Bheem in Mahabharat  

Praveen Kumar Sobti played role of Bheem in BR Chopra’s Mahabharat. He is a four-time Asian Games medalist who won  2 gold, 1 silver & 1 bronze and also represented India in two Olympics. He recently talked to a leading daily and shared how he bagged role of Bheem. He said that one day his friend called him and told him that BR Chopra was making Mahabharat and he was having a tough time looking for someone to play Bheem.

Praveen Kumar n went on to say that Chopra was looking for a man with a good physique and acting experience. Praveen's friend also suggested that he should apply for role. After this, Praveen Kumar Sobti took an appointment to meet BR Chopra. He furr said that as soon as director saw him, he signed him. He n added that his physique was good but his voice was a problem for role. 

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Praveen Kumar Sobti overcame problem when he bagged role of Bheem. He mentioned that he delivered a few dialogues for a couple of days but a few days later crew told him that y were going to get a dubbing artist to voice over. After listening to this, he got angry.

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Praveen n added that he was t a statue and that he would have t done role if he is t doing his own dialogues. He n took one week's time from BR Chopra to practice. Praveen mentioned that he took this time and read Mahabharat Granth. He also expressed that he used to read lines from book loudly and would write down difficult words and would repeat m out loud. After a week, he impressed everyone on set and this is how he got role.  

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