For Sharvari, the path to acting started in front of a television screen, dancing along. The actress, who is gearing up for the release of Yeh Prem Mol Liya, said Bollywood songs and dance are a big part of why she chose acting.
"Bollywood songs and dance are actually a big part of why I wanted to become an actor. I grew up watching Madhuri ma'am in Didi Tera Devar Deewana, Karisma ma'am and Sonali ma'am in Maiyya Yashoda, and I would come home and dance to these songs, imagining myself as that heroine on screen one day," she said.
"I think somewhere, those moments made me fall in love with the idea of Bollywood," she added.
A Love for the Classic Bollywood Song
Sharvari said she has always been drawn to the storytelling power of Hindi film music. "I've always loved the romance, emotion and larger-than-life magic of classic Bollywood songs, the way you could tell an entire story through a song and dance. So getting to experience that with Sooraj Barjatya Ji's Yeh Prem Mol Liya feels incredibly special."
"It feels like a beautiful full-circle moment, getting to live the kind of Bollywood I grew up watching and dreaming about. I'm genuinely enjoying every moment of it."
Why It Matters: The Full Circle Is Literal
There is a detail that makes Sharvari's "full-circle" remark more than a figure of speech. The two songs she named come from Sooraj Barjatya's own films. 'Didi Tera Devar Deewana' is from Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, and 'Maiyya Yashoda' is from Hum Saath-Saath Hain.
In other words, the girl who danced to Barjatya's heroines at home is now playing one. For an actress who credits these songs with her love for Bollywood, working with the filmmaker who created them is about as personal as a career milestone gets.
About Yeh Prem Mol Liya
Yeh Prem Mol Liya stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari, with music by Himesh Reshammiya. It is produced by Rajshri Productions in association with Mahaveer Jain Films.
Ayushmann plays Prem, a name long linked with Barjatya's films. Salman Khan played Prem in Maine Pyar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Hum Saath-Saath Hain and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, while Shahid Kapoor played a character of the same name in Vivah. The film marks Ayushmann's first collaboration with Barjatya and the first on-screen pairing of Ayushmann and Sharvari.
According to reports, the story follows a relationship that begins as friendship and gradually turns into romance, set against a clash between modern ideas of love and the traditional values of a joint family.
The film also stars Anupam Kher, Supriya Pathak, Seema Pahwa and Saumya Tandon.
The Title Track Sets the Tone
The makers released the title track on September 20. It is sung by Himesh Reshammiya, Shreya Ghoshal and Nihal Tauro. The film also reunites Barjatya with Reshammiya, who last worked together on Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.
Given Sharvari's love for song-driven storytelling, a Barjatya–Reshammiya musical seems a natural fit.
Barjatya's Return
The film marks Barjatya's return to direction after Uunchai, which won him the National Award for Best Director. It also arrives in a market dominated by action, horror-comedies and historical epics, positioning itself as a wholesome family entertainer.
What Comes Next
Yeh Prem Mol Liya is set to release in theatres on November 27, 2026, in the post-Diwali window. With the title track out and promotions picking up, more songs from the album are likely to lead the film's campaign.
With inputs from IANS.