Anup Soni remembers ‘beloved buddy’ Rituraj Singh; says ‘I’m nonetheless in disbelief’ |

Following the current lack of veteran actor Rituraj Singh, his shut buddy, actor Anup Soni, fondly recalled their decades-long bond. Soni expressed his shock and disappointment at Singh’s passing, admitting disbelief upon studying about his pancreatic sickness. His voice trembled with emotion as he mirrored on their friendship.
Anup Soni reminisced in regards to the real bond he shared with Rituraj Singh, tracing again to their first encounter throughout Soni’s early days on the Nationwide Faculty of Drama. He vividly remembered seeing Singh carry out in a play at Shri Ram Centre alongside Barry John and Manoj Bajpayee, which left an enduring impression on him. Upon transferring to Mumbai, Soni found that Singh was already established within the performing scene, that includes in reveals like Banegi Apni Baat and others.

In Mumbai, their journey within the performing world blossomed collectively. Anup Soni recalled their collaboration on the present ‘Safar,’ which additionally featured late actor Irrfan Khan, Rituraj Singh, Deepika Deshpande, Kitu Kitwani, and Karan Shah. It was throughout this time that their friendship with Singh really started.

Reflecting on Rituraj Singh’s mentorship and camaraderie throughout their collaboration, Anup Soni, aged 49, expressed deep admiration for his steerage. Regardless of Soni being a newcomer on the time, Singh, together with the others who had been already established, at all times supported him and by no means displayed a way of seniority. Their connection stemmed from their shared theatre backgrounds from NSD, making a bond akin to that of a guru and disciple. Soni fondly recalled Singh’s encouragement, usually advising him, “Maintain working, kaam karoge toh log dekhenge” (Maintain working, individuals will discover).

Their friendship went past skilled roles, creating right into a treasured companionship. Anup Soni famous that after the preliminary senior-junior dynamic, they turned shut mates. Soni affectionately referred to him as “Ritz” reasonably than addressing him formally. They shared many pleasurable moments and continued to satisfy usually even after their skilled collaboration, because of their shared circle of mates.
In a current venture, ‘Satyamev Jayate,’ Anup and Rituraj shared a scene collectively, providing them the chance to reconnect and reminisce about their longstanding friendship throughout their time filming in Lucknow. Their bond, spanning a number of years, stays a cherished facet of Soni’s life.