INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Being born to moms and dads who are thought about stalwarts of acting, wasnt easy for Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathaks boy Vivaan Shah,
especially to develop his own identity
Rather of fighting the taboo of being a star kid, he welcomed it and took advantage of his opportunity
He has actually been a part of films and series like 7 Khoon Maaf, Happy New Year, The Suitable Boy, Sutliyan and lots of others
Now, the young lad is all set to bring Munshi Premchands timeless tales to life with Gulli Danda
In todays Big Interview, ETimes sat down with Vivaan for a freewheeling chat where he addressed the topic of nepotism, discussed growing up
with famous stars as parents, chasing after fame and more
You will be bringing Munshi Premchands timeless tales to life
How does it feel?It feels terrific to be able to bring Munshi Premchands stunning, tender, humane, moving, trenchant and poignant short
story, Gulli Danda to life on Zee Theatres Koi Baat Chale
Premchand is among my preferred authors of perpetuity
He has the uncommon capability to fuse powerful dramaturgy (crucial subjects) with a levity, level of sensitivity, and humour, constantly
furnished with an extremely incisive social commentary
I look at him as our Tolstoy, a weaver of parables about the human condition.You have actually grown up listening to these stories and
seeing your moms and dads stage it
How special was Gulli Danda for you?I have actually performed Premchands Bade Bhai Saahab on phase before for Motley, which was such a
What a stunning story that is! Gulli Danda, which is a part of Koi Baat Chale, is a little comparable in regards to mood, setting, and
They both are comparable works both thematically and also in terms of the texture and material of the culture they represent
They are also some of the most expressive representations of childhood I have even come across
Gulli Danda is a story about relationship, and the method which societal inequalities and hierarchies can insidiously creep their way into
what was once a pure and genuine relationship and completely impact the dynamic
It is also a very illuminating dissection of the caste and class system
It is, in other words, about what constitutes an equal opportunity
It is a story about merit, an extraordinarily significant style that society today is facing the world over.How was it working under the
mentorship of Seema Pahwa?I have been a big fan of Seema ji ever since I was a kid, as a star, and now likewise as a director
I was deeply affected by her film, and likewise by a play she directed in which my family acted, which was a collection of stories by Bhishm
She is herself a really literary director
She is a visionary, and has a distinctive, special, and distinctive style to her work, both as author and director
She was actually able to brighten particular aspects of the story with individual anecdotes, balanced instructions with regard to matters of
I learned a tremendous quantity from her, not simply as an artist, however also as a human being.You are going to include in a movie with
your father Naseeruddin Shah
How excited are you?I am extremely excited
It is the most unique thing I have actually ever performed in front of the video camera
It was a sacred experience; a dream-come-true minute
It was the very first time our household was on a movie set together in a professional capacity
Otherwise, we only visit each others sets
This was the first time we worked together on the very same shoot
Words can not describe how crucial this was both for our household and for Motley.We all know and love Naseeruddin Shah as a star
How is he as a dad and a family man at home?He is an extremely thoughtful, kind, empathetic, humane, delicate and extraordinarily mindful
As a person that has an extremely strong worth system
I have learnt principles and how to be a good actor, and a good human being from him
He is my best friend, and the most stimulating company an individual can ask for
We are kindred spirits, and share many of the exact same interests and tastes, in specific with regards to art
We are constantly sharing concepts with each other, checking out poems and short stories to each other and presenting each other to movies
the other may not be familiar with
He also has a great sense of humour, and is an eager listener and observer.You have actually typically said freely that you understand your
Has the concern of nepotism ever become a roadblock in your career?A second-generation individual like myself must always remember that he
is a 2nd generation individual
He needs to never ever be protective when somebody advises him of it
He should understand it, and be grateful and knowledgeable about the opportunity and advantages that he has actually enjoyed
He must discover to put himself in the shoes of one who is not as fortunate, and discover to look at the world through those eyes
The thinker Jean Paul-Sartre had a well-known adage-- You are what you are not! he said
To put it simply, I am not an individual who has originated from a town, who has no contacts in this town and in this service, who has to
take care of himself, who has to strive to acquire 3 healthy meals a day, who has to fight to discover a roof over his head, who needs to
deal with the slings and arrows of a hostile world
I must always remember that! If I do, then I am a moron and a brat, and an individual who lacks awareness
Of course, the term nepotism has been politicized, made use of and manipulated by the right-wing lunatics and Bollywood bashers to satisfy
their own sinister programs, however that does not indicate that it is not a substantial topic that must be addressed.How has it been to
mature with 2 tremendously gifted and highly regarded stars in the entertainment industry? How have you dealt with the pressure?It is a
favorable pressure, one which moves me to work harder, and improve my craft so as to make them proud
It motivates me to do better, and push further
It is an honour to be discussed in the very same breath as them.In among your earlier interviews, you have actually discussed how you regret
not listening to your parents about not chasing fame and success
Inform us something about it ..
When I started in 2010, business was a very various place
The emphasis was on becoming a standard leading guy, and embracing a particular posture
The yearning and greed for stardom was something that I had, but never worked towards in any considerable and concrete method
I received some foolish suggestions from peers and individuals on the fringe of the business who would pontificate and elegant themselves as
experts on Bollywood, however I cant blame them
It is completely my fault that I fell prey to that type of thinking
My parents always cautioned me of such insidious rewards
They told me to be interested in the work, and to focus on the craft and to not be swayed by the bells and whistles
They would inform me to be a star if I had an interest in acting, and genuinely liked it
They likewise told me that if I wished to be a star, then I would need to work extremely tough to be able to do so
I would have to put in a various type of effort, and establish a different kind of talent and skill which I stopped working to do
I have no one to blame however myself.Apart from your moms and dads, who have you idolised growing up?I look up to people like Edgar Allan
Poe, Jim Carrey, Kader Khan, James Cagney, John Huston, Saeed Mirza, Joseph Conrad, Edward G Robinson, Laurence Olivier and Clifford
Odets.How do you look back at your journey so far?I appearance back at my journey as a continuous advancement, both as an artist and as a
It has actually been a journey of self-improvement and a broadening of awareness
I likewise feel fortunate to have seen both eras, both the pre-OTT era and the digital revolution
I feel the digital transformation has actually made the circulation of work more democratic and we are moving closer to a level playing
field.What does 2023 have in store for Vivaan Shah?I have Koi Baat Chale by Zee Theatre, a web-series about doctors, a short movie with my
daddy, and a brand-new sci-fi book which releases next month.
