Sunny Kaushal received the award for Best Actor in a Negative Role at the OTTplay Awards 2025, which took place last night. During the event, the actor disclosed that his first heartbreak inspired the character he portrayed in the film. Indeed, Abhimanyu Bhagwan draws from Sunny Kaushal's personal experiences, bearing a notable similarity to Imtiaz Ali's Rockstar.

Sunny Kaushal remembers his college heartbreak

Reflecting on his initial experience of heartbreak, Vicky Kaushal's brother revealed that it occurred in the college canteen. He recounted the moment when his gaze locked with a woman in that same setting, which marked a significant change in his life. A few days later, Sunny remembered finding himself alone once again in the college canteen.

Sunny Kaushal's heartbreak moment is similar to Rockstar's but still very different

This moment is bound to remind you of Imtiaz Ali's film, Rockstar. In this narrative, Jordan (played by Ranbir Kapoor) embarks on his journey in a college canteen, where he experiences his first reality check. It is here that Jordan begins to understand the significance of heartbreak in crafting music that resonates with others. During this time, he falls for Heer (Nargis Fakhri), who shows little interest in him yet keeps him close. Rockstar delves into the concept of a situationship even before it became widely recognized. However, unlike the love story of Sunny Kaushal, the tale does not conclude in a college canteen.

Sunny Kaushal's heartbreak inspired his Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba character

Sunny Kaushal revealed at the OTTplay Awards 2025 that his heartbreak inspired his portrayal of Abhimanyu Bhagwan, the character he played in the film. His remarkable performance captivated audiences, ultimately earning him the esteemed OTTplay Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role in 2025.

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