Sonal Chauhan spoke about his experience working at the NDTV Yuva 2026 session titled “Mirzapur Ki Aatra”. Mirzapur: Film set

The actor who played the role of Ravi Kishan’s girlfriend in Mirzapur: Filmrecently recreated the actor’s viral ‘Money Follows My Brother’ moment, giving the Internet another memorable take on the catchphrase.

Ravi Kishan’s line begins with a conversation with Raj Shamani, where he is asked whether he prefers recognition or money. His reply, “Identity. Money follows my brother!”, went viral and was later turned into a T-series song.

During the conversation, Sonal also opened up about his experience of working on Mirzapur Set up and being welcomed into the franchise. He praised the people he worked with and credited director Gurmeet Singh for creating a positive atmosphere on the set.

“So, I would like to say that today, on this stage, is a beautiful opportunity. With you, there are so many positive people that I have ever worked with. And I think the biggest credit goes to him. Gurmeet Singh, because he is the captain of the ship. He has tied everyone together very tightly,” said Sonal.

Sonal admits that she was initially nervous about joining it Mirzapur universe, especially since she was working alongside actors who had been associated with the franchise for years.

“When I came in, I was a little nervous because they were all veteran actors and they were of Mirzapur O.G. So I was nervous. I didn’t know how people would accept us. How will it be on set? They had been working with each other for 10 years; Will they be friendly or not? But let me tell you, I was welcomed with open arms,” he said.

He also spoke about the camaraderie between the actresses on set and said that he did not experience the competitiveness that is often associated with working with women.

“Normally, it’s said that you don’t meet actresses. But all the girls were so, so wonderful and so warm and so supportive of each other that, I mean, I didn’t feel… I think on the first day mujhe ghabrahat hui thi. After that mujhe laga hi nahi ki maine hai, it’s the most beautiful and the most beautiful set of people. The team. Mirzapur That’s it…” he said.

Sonal also reflected on the positive energy on the set and how it contributed to the film’s reception. “It’s that positive energy that has collectively, you know, manifested into something that we’re seeing turn into a blockbuster today,” he said.

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background

Sonal’s film journey did not start from the film sets. It started from the competition stage. In 2005, she won the Femina Miss India title and, the same year, was crowned Miss World Tourism. These wins brought him into the spotlight and set him on a path that would eventually lead him to films.

In 2008, Sonal made his acting debut heavenWith Emraan Hashmi. This film introduced him to the Hindi film audience and became the first major step in his acting career.

In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Sonal said that she appreciates the love she got for her debut film.

“I like to be called that heaven the girl I think very few actors get what I got in my first film,” Sonal told NDTV.

She added that even years after the film’s release, she feels special being recognized by her character or the film.

“Until today, I am called by my character’s name, or I am known as Jannat Girl, and why would I object to that? I think it’s just beautiful that in my first film, I got so much love that the audience still hasn’t grown out of it,” she said.

His journey after Bollywood debut

After heavenHe made his debut in Telugu with rainbow. She gradually became a familiar face in Telugu cinema, as seen in films Legend, Pandaga Chesko And the dictator. was also part of Size zero In 2015.

Sonal’s career then took him to other regional industries. He debuted in Kannada with Cheluway ni Nadlu Entered Tamil cinema in 2010 with Eng In 2015. Over the years, she has acted in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Tamil films.

Now, almost two decades later, Sonal is in the limelight once again with his first film Mirzapur: Film In 2026.

Sonal Chauhan Hon Mirzapur: Of the film Box office success

In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Sonal spoke about the overwhelming response the film has received.

He said, “Honestly, I don’t think any of us expected such a storm at the box office. I mean, like I said, you know, we were all nervous and we didn’t know how the audience would take this transition from OTT to the big screen.”

For Sonal, however, the audience’s love for the individual characters is more meaningful than the numbers alone.

“But obviously, it’s been amazing and the love we’re getting from the audience is the most important thing. The numbers are amazing, but the way the audience has received this film and the way they’ve received me as Mumtaz is unbelievable and it’s beautiful,” she said.

He concluded, “Sometimes there are films that make a lot of money, but we don’t listen or we don’t get that much love for each character. But here, it’s both. So of course, we’re all very, very happy and happy.”

Mirzapur: Film Hits the big screen on September 4.

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