Ramandeep Yadav has revealed that missing out on a role in Vikramaditya Motwane's 'Black Warrant' ultimately paved the way for him to play Rajjo in Prime Video's crime drama 'Raakh'. The actor had auditioned for a part inspired by Kuljeet Singh, also known as Ranga, before securing the role in the new series. Yadav now views the earlier rejection as a turning point that brought him to a character he believes was destined for him.
The Journey from 'Black Warrant' to 'Raakh'
According to Mid-day, Yadav portrays Rajjo in 'Raakh', a fictional character shaped by the real-life Ranga-Billa case. The series follows a 1978 murder investigation in Delhi and stars Ali Fazal, Akash Makhija, and Ramandeep Yadav. Prime Video lists the show as an eight-episode crime drama set against the backdrop of the disappearance and murder of two teenagers.
Yadav expressed that he does not view the missed opportunity as a setback. "Some projects don't happen and you should be thankful for that," he told Mid-day. The actor added that he believes the role came to him at the right time. "Maybe I was meant to meet Rajjo. I trust that whatever is meant for me will come to me," he said.
Preparation for the Role of Rajjo
Yadav had earlier auditioned for the character in 'Black Warrant', the prison drama released in 2025, but did not get the part. He later took on Rajjo in 'Raakh', which draws from the 1978 Ranga-Billa case involving the kidnapping and murder of siblings Geeta and Sanjay Chopra in Delhi. The show does not present Rajjo as a direct recreation of Ranga. Instead, it uses the real case as a starting point for its fictional narrative.
Yadav explained that he did not conduct extensive research into Ranga's past while preparing for Rajjo. He wanted to avoid looking for reasons that could soften the character's crimes. "The moment you start researching too much, you start finding justifications," Yadav said. He added, "I didn't want to know what led him there because I wasn't making a documentary on him."
Details of the Series 'Raakh'
'Raakh' is directed and executive-produced by Prosit Roy. The series also features Sonali Bendre, Aamir Bashir, and Akash Makhija. It is currently streaming on Prime Video. Yadav's comments place his role in 'Raakh' within a larger personal journey, from missing one opportunity to finding a part that he now connects with more deeply.
The show is an eight-episode crime drama set in 1978 Delhi, exploring the aftermath of the disappearance and murder of two teenagers. The narrative uses the real-life Ranga-Billa case as inspiration but creates a fictional story around it.
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