From playing Bittu alongside Hrithik Roshan in Koi… Mil Gaya to leading the upcoming biographical film Common Aadmi, Anujj Anil Sharrma takes a major step forward in his Bollywood career.
Actor Anujj Anil Sharrma, best remembered for his role as Bittu in Hrithik Roshan-starrer Koi… Mil Gaya, is set to enter a new phase of his acting career. The actor will headline the upcoming biographical film Common Aadmi, portraying Chartered Accountant (CA) Devendra Jain in a story centred on the journey of an ordinary man driven by extraordinary determination.
Produced by Aritra Das under the banners of Aritra Das Creation and Nurture Rise Productions, Common Aadmi marks the directorial debut of Khushal S. Rathore. Filmmaker Ram Kamal Mukherjee is associated with the project as its Creative Producer.
Anujj Anil Sharrma Transitions from Child Artist to Bollywood Lead
Moving beyond his memorable childhood performances, Anujj Anil Sharrma takes on the responsibility of leading a feature film with Common Aadmi. His portrayal of CA Devendra Jain represents a significant shift towards more layered and character-driven roles.
Speaking about his experience, Anujj expressed gratitude for the opportunity and the creative team behind the film.
“It is truly an honour to play the protagonist in a film like Common Aadmi,” the actor said.
He also recalled the opportunity to learn from established filmmakers and industry personalities, including Rakesh Roshan, Ram Gopal Varma, Sanjay Gupta and Subhash Kapoor. Anujj credited producer Aritra Das and director Khushal Rathore for trusting him with the central character, while acknowledging Creative Producer Ram Kamal Mukherjee’s contribution to shaping the narrative.
The actor also highlighted the importance of recognising talent beyond family backgrounds and industry connections. He expressed hope that audiences would extend the same encouragement and appreciation to child artists that are often associated with star children.
According to Anujj, talent deserves recognition regardless of an individual’s background or journey into the film industry.
Director Khushal S. Rathore Shares the First Look of Common Aadmi
For debutant director Khushal S. Rathore, Common Aadmi represents an important milestone in his filmmaking journey. Discussing the film’s first look, he revealed that Anujj’s appearance was deliberately selected to give audiences an initial glimpse of the character without revealing the different dimensions of his performance.
The director explained that Anujj will be seen in several shades and variations throughout the film.
Khushal also shared that his association with Anujj feels particularly special because he remembers watching the actor as young Bittu in Koi… Mil Gaya and recalls his appearance in the television programme Bachchon Ki Adalat on DD National.
He described directing the film as an enriching experience and reiterated his belief that child artists deserve equal opportunities, appreciation and recognition in the entertainment industry.
Producer Aritra Das Calls Anujj a Surprise Package
Producer Aritra Das of Aritra Das Creation believes Anujj Anil Sharrma will bring something unexpected to audiences through his portrayal of CA Devendra Jain.
Speaking about the casting and character development, Das highlighted the actor’s experience of working with established filmmakers from an early age.
He noted that Anujj’s years of experience as a child artist have helped him understand the nuances of performing in front of the camera.
Since the film portrays a real-life personality, Anujj has reportedly worked on several finer details and character nuances to bring additional dimensions to Devendra Jain’s personality on screen.
Common Aadmi Cast and Technical Team
Alongside Anujj Anil Sharrma, the film introduces Sreeja Dutta. Acclaimed actresses Rituparna Sengupta and Sonali Kulkarni will also make special appearances, adding to the film’s ensemble cast.
The film’s visual world is being captured by cinematographer Winston Jose, who is responsible for bringing the period setting and visual landscape of the story to life.
With a biographical narrative, an experienced creative team and Anujj Anil Sharrma stepping into a leading role, Common Aadmi marks an important chapter in the actor’s journey from child artist to mainstream Bollywood cinema.
The film aims to bring an inspiring real-life journey to the big screen while highlighting the idea that extraordinary stories can emerge from ordinary lives.
