Ranvir Shorey: Playing Prem Chopra in Hotstar Specials ‘The Office’ Was Therapy For me!

Ranvir Shorey, well known for his work in Bollywood and TV shows, is now taking the digital world by storm. After some memorable characters in movies like Khosla ka Ghosla and Bheja Fry, he is seen in Hotstar Specials ‘The Office’. Ranvir Shorey makes his way to the show only in the later part as Prem Chopra, an over-the-top field sales representative and best friend to protagonist Jagdeep Chadda (Mukul Chadda). The character is known to over-share information that no one wants to hear!

Talking about his character, Prem Chopra, Ranvir Shorey laughs and says, “The Office has very relatable characters all based in a relatable environment. People might have strong views about Prem Chopra, but playing the character was therapy for me. I would go on the set and just let all the worst in me out.”

‘The Office’ is an official adaptation of the international series. The 13-episode mockumentary chronicles the 9-to-5 lives of the employees at Wilkins Chawla as they navigate through their mundane routine that invariably gives rise to comical situations. The ensemble cast includes Mukul Chaddha, Gauahar Khan, Ranvir Shorey, Gopal Datt, Sayandeep Sengupta, Samridhi Dewan, Priyanka Setia, Abhinav Sharma, Gavin Methalaka, Preeti Kochar, Sunil Jetly, Chien Ho Liao, Nehpal Gautam and Mayur Bansiwal amongst others.