Actor Anujj Anil Sharrma, best remembered for playing Bittu in Hrithik Roshan-starrer Koi… Mil Gaya, is set to return to the spotlight with a challenging lead role in the upcoming biographical film Common Aadmi. The actor will portray Chartered Accountant Devendra Jain, marking an important step in his journey from child artist to mainstream Bollywood cinema.
The makers have unveiled the first look of Anujj as CA Devendra Jain, offering audiences an initial glimpse into the character and the film’s narrative. The project is produced by Aritra Das under the banners of Aritra Das Creation and Nurture Rise Productions. It marks the directorial debut of Khushal S. Rathore, with Ram Kamal Mukherjee serving as the creative producer.
Anujj Anil Sharrma Transitions from Child Artist to Lead Actor
Anujj Anil Sharrma gained recognition as Bittu, the young friend of Hrithik Roshan’s character in the popular science-fiction film Koi… Mil Gaya. He also appeared in the television show Bachchon Ki Adalat, which aired on DD National.
With Common Aadmi, Anujj takes on a more demanding responsibility by portraying CA Devendra Jain, a real-life personality whose journey forms the foundation of the biographical drama.
Speaking about his experience, Anujj described playing the protagonist as an honour and an opportunity to explore a different dimension of his acting career. He also acknowledged the influence of industry filmmakers and mentors, including Rakesh Roshan, Ram Gopal Varma, Sanjay Gupta and Subhash Kapoor.
Expressing gratitude to the film’s team, Anujj thanked producer Aritra Das, director Khushal Rathore and creative producer Ram Kamal Mukherjee for trusting him with the central role.
The actor also highlighted the importance of recognising talent beyond industry connections and backgrounds. He expressed hope that audiences would extend the same encouragement and appreciation to child artists who transition into adult roles, emphasising that talent deserves recognition regardless of family background.
Director Khushal S. Rathore Shares the First Look of Common Aadmi
For debutant director Khushal S. Rathore, Common Aadmi represents a significant milestone in his filmmaking journey. Discussing the film’s first look, he explained that the selected appearance of Anujj was deliberately chosen to offer audiences only a glimpse of the character.
According to the director, the film will showcase Anujj in multiple shades and variations, allowing him to explore different aspects of his acting abilities.
Khushal also recalled watching Anujj as a child artist in Koi… Mil Gaya and remembering his performance in Bachchon Ki Adalat. He described working with the actor on Common Aadmi as a particularly meaningful experience.
The director echoed Anujj’s views on providing equal opportunities and recognition to child artists, stressing that acting talent should be celebrated irrespective of an individual’s background.
Producer Aritra Das Highlights Anujj’s Performance as Devendra Jain
Producer Aritra Das of Aritra Das Creation believes Anujj Anil Sharrma could be a surprise for audiences looking forward to discovering fresh talent in mainstream cinema.
According to Das, Anujj’s experience of working alongside established filmmakers and actors from an early age has helped him develop a strong understanding of on-camera performances.
Since Common Aadmi is based on a real-life personality, Anujj has reportedly worked on the finer details and mannerisms of CA Devendra Jain to bring greater depth and authenticity to the character.
The producer believes these subtle performance elements will add interesting dimensions to the film’s central character.
Common Aadmi Cast and Technical Team
Alongside Anujj Anil Sharrma, Common Aadmi introduces Sreeja Dutta to audiences. The film also features special appearances by acclaimed actresses Rituparna Sengupta and Sonali Kulkarni.
The cinematography is handled by Winston Jose, who captures the film’s period setting and visual landscape.
With Khushal S. Rathore making his directorial debut and Anujj stepping into his first major protagonist role in this project, Common Aadmi brings together emerging talent and experienced names from the Indian film industry.
The film’s central theme revolves around the inspiring journey of an ordinary individual whose determination and life experiences form the heart of the story. Its first-look unveiling has introduced audiences to Anujj’s transformation into CA Devendra Jain, building anticipation around his return to the screen in a completely new avatar.
