परमवीर ने ‘मर्दानी3’ और ‘धुरंधर’ का ऑफर ठुकरा दिया था: बोले- सही वक्त नहीं था, सीरीज की स्टारकास्ट बोली- सपना टूटना मरने जैसा है

The second season of the series ‘Sapne Vs Everyone’ is not just a story, but a real journey of struggle, breakdown and then standing up again. In conversation with Dainik Bhaskar, writer-director-actor Ambrish Verma, actor Paramveer Singh Cheema and Vijayant Kohli openly told how this show is very close to their lives.

While Ambareesh considers it a responsibility, Paramveer believes that the show changed him from within. The conversation also revealed the pain of rejection, burnout, and broken dreams, along with clear answers on the decision to leave big projects like ‘Dhurandhar’ and ‘Mardaani 3’. Here are some highlights..

‘Sapne vs Everyone’ 2 will stream on Prime Video from May 1, 2026.

Question: What does ‘Dreams vs Everyone’ mean to you? How special is Season 2?

Answer/Ambarish Verma: This is the closest show of my life. Its stories are very personal and such stories are not found very often, which can change someone’s thinking or life. Season 2 is not just a career opportunity for me, it is a responsibility – to say something that impacts people.

Vijayant Kohli: Season 1 ended on a happy ending, so people were wondering whether Season 2 would come or not. But when the first season was so loved, making a second one became a responsibility. This time the expectation is also high.

Paramveer Singh Cheema: This show is not just good, it motivates people. It has changed me from within too. Even today, watching this, I remind myself not to stray from my true nature.

Question: Did this show change your thinking?

Answer/Paramveer Singh Cheema: Yes, a lot. People gradually become a little vicious in the industry, but this show reminded me to stick to my values. Whenever negative thoughts come, I tell myself – “Leave fear, move forward.”

Question: Losing a dream is like dying, have you felt like that?

Answer/Paramveer Singh Cheema: Every person goes through this phase. During Covid, I had given up my dreams and returned home. Many times there is so much burnout that it seems everything is over. But then after giving yourself time, after pausing for a while, you have to get up again, this is the real battle.

Question: Did you ever feel like giving up the fight?

Answer/Paramveer Singh Cheema: Yes, I left it during Covid. There was a problem of money, survival was difficult. I am from a farmer family, I knew how money was coming from home. But my father said- “I am with you, why are you giving up?” That very thing became the turning point for me.

Question: Ambrish, how did your story become so relatable? Are you broken yourself?

Answer/Ambarish Verma: Breakups are a part of everyone’s life. Earlier these things used to hit me very hard and the effect remained for a long time. Then I realized that we give more importance to things, that is why there is more pain. When perspective changes, the same things don’t seem as heavy.

Question: Is destination or journey more important in life?

Answer/Ambarish Verma: We associate life with milestones – like promotion, money, marriage. But real life is what happens in between. When this is understood, the impact of things reduces.

Vijayant Kohli: We keep running, but forget to stop and live. If small happiness is not enjoyed, this race will never end.

Paramvir Singh Cheema, Ambrish Verma and Vijayant Kohli shared their experiences.

Question: What was the biggest chance you got in life?

Answer/Paramveer Singh Cheema: I got a non-Punjabi character in this show, this was a life-changing opportunity for me. Because of this, people started looking at me in a different light.

Ambrish Verma: Leaving the job and starting writing was the biggest chance. It was nothing, but that same risk changed my life.

Vijayant Kohli: This show broke my “soft” image and gave me an opportunity to play a different kind of character.

Question: Most difficult phase or rejection?

Answer/Ambarish Verma: There was no work after leaving the job in 2019. There was both guilt and fear – what am I doing? That phase was very difficult, but from there the path was made.

Vijayant Kohli: Rejection happens every day in an actor’s life. The biggest lesson is to accept it.

Question: Did you ever feel that the decision was wrong?

Answer/Ambarish Verma: If you are asking someone whether to leave or not, then you are not ready. When you are convinced from within, you take action yourself. I also left the job without asking.

Question: There were reports of leaving big projects like ‘Mardaani 3’ and ‘Dhurandhar’, what is the truth?

Answer/Paramveer Singh Cheema: The matter of ‘Mardaani 3’ was simple, at that time I could do only one film. I had the option of ‘Tere Ishq Mein’ and ‘Mardaani 3’. I chose ‘Tere Ishq Mein’ because I wanted to work with Anand sir and it felt right at that time. As far as a role like ‘Dhurandhar’ is concerned, every role has its timing.

If I had got the same role 2 years ago, I probably would have done it. But now I felt that he was not the right fit for me. I believe that every person has his own destiny and his own journey. And one thing, if I keep doing every role myself, what will others do?

Question: Do you get offered dream roles now?

Answer/Paramveer Singh Cheema: Yes, many times calls come that “I have to do Sapne wala character.” But I say clearly, if the same thing has to be done, then take someone else. I don’t want to repeat myself.

Vijayant Kohli: Same thing happens to me. People offer similar roles. Then we have to say, write a little different, give something new, only then it will be fun.

Question: Most memorable occasion or chance?

Answer/Paramveer Singh Cheema: When Ambrish Bhai chose me for this role, it was life-changing for me. Even today I message him and say, you gave me the best character of my life.

Ambrish Verma: It was lucky for me too that I found such actors who fit the character. This made my work easier.

Question: What is the real message of this show?

Answer/Ambarish Verma: If your work can bring even a little change in someone’s life, then that is the biggest success.

Paramveer Singh Cheema: This show teaches – you will be afraid, you will fall, but don’t give up yourself.

Vijayant Kohli: And most importantly – learn to live the journey, don’t just run after the destination.

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