Actor Raghav Juyal described his upcoming comedy film ‘Bhai Tera Star Hai’ as a stress-relieving experience for audiences, while co-star Niharika NM discussed her smooth transition into Hindi cinema through the project.
Speaking ahead of the film’s release, Niharika explained that the title was inspired by Raghav’s character, Ajay Singh, who firmly believes he is destined for superstardom. “The name Bhai Tera Star came to our director after seeing him. His character Ajay Singh is such a big star in his heart and mind. So he himself kept the name Bhai Tera Star,” she said.
Raghav characterised Ajay Singh as a man with unlimited confidence but little actual talent. “This Ajay Singh character thinks he is a great actor but he does very bad acting in the whole film. He thinks he will become a superstar. He creates a lot of chaos to give money to a big don. But he thinks he is a star, a superstar. So, Bhai Tera Star,” he explained.
Highlighting the personal significance of the project, Raghav said his parents were particularly pleased to see him leading a film. “It was a very good experience for me. The best experience is that my parents are very happy. I am coming as a solo hero with a heroine. Although in every film I am pushing the heroine from the train (referring to his previous antagonist roles). Sometimes I am doing something. I am feeling very good after doing Bhai Tera Star Hai,” he joked.
Niharika, making her Hindi film debut after working in Tamil and Telugu productions, praised the collaborative atmosphere on set. “It is a very good script. He is a very good director. He is a very good hero. The cast and crew is very efficient and very talented. When you work with such creative and talented people, the end product is always good. This is my debut in Hindi. I have done Tamil and Telugu, but for this my preparation was in Hindi,” she said.
She added that the cast rehearsed extensively before filming. “We did readings together. We did scene practice and scene work together before we shot it and before we went to London. That is where the coordination started. It was quite a breeze. We were improvising a lot, and our director gave us all the freedom in the world to do it. So it was a lovely experience,” Niharika said.
Raghav also praised veteran actor Sanjay Kapoor and the ensemble cast for fostering a relaxed and creative environment. “Sanjay sir is a senior. He is a veteran. He didn’t let us feel that he is a senior. He kept the environment open and did all the improvisation with us. Even Barkha is very talented. It was a lot of fun working with everyone,” he commented.
Describing the film as a complete entertainer, Raghav encouraged viewers to watch it in theatres. “It is a comedy film. Forget all your stress. Come to the halls, get all the stress out and just laugh for two hours. People need this film right now. It is a very stressful situation. People are under a lot of stress. I want to give them that service,” he said.
He also revealed that the film was inspired by the family comedies his parents enjoy. “I want to show my mom and dad because I made it for them. They said they wanted to watch films like the ones Govinda used to make – the comedy ones. So I said, ‘I will get it for you. You want an old Govinda-type film. I will get it, but with fresh faces,’” he shared.
The recently released trailer of ‘Bhai Tera Star Hai’ showcases Raghav Juyal’s comic portrayal of Ajay Singh. It promises a high-energy mix of comedy, drama, and exaggerated entertainment, following Ajay’s quest to become Bollywood’s next superstar, which leads to various chaotic and humorous scenarios.
Directed by Vivek B Agrawal, the film also features Sanjay Kapoor, Barkha Singh, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Vivan Bhatena, Niki Aneja Walia, Vikalp Mehta, and others. Presented by Eastwood Pictures, ‘Bhai Tera Star Hai’ is scheduled for theatrical release on July 30, 2026.
