Aamir Khan calls Vir Hirani's debut with 'Pritam and Pedro' an emotional day: He is like my son
Mumbai, July 4
As Rajkumar Hirani's OTT debut 'Pritam and Pedro' finally became available for streaming on JioHotstar, Bollywood star Aamir Khan showered praises on the debutant Vir Hirani and the entire team of the web series.
In a nostalgic note, Aamir expressed his pride for Vir, saying that it is an incredible experience for him to see the youngster step into the new phase of his life and turn into a talented and hardworking professional.
The 'Sitare Zameen Par' actor said, "Vir is like my son, so today is a very emotional and special day for me. I've seen him grow up over the years, and it's incredibly fulfilling to watch him step into this new phase of his journey with 'Pritam and Pedro'. He's always been a bright, thoughtful, and hardworking young man, and I'm so happy to see him making his debut."
Sending his wishes for Vir and the 'Pritam and Pedro' team, 'Mr Perfectionist' went on to add, "I have no doubt that this is just the beginning of many wonderful things to come. I wish Vir and the entire team of 'Pritam and Pedro' all the love and success. I hope audiences enjoy the series and shower it with the same warmth with which it has been made."
Created, written, and produced by Rajkummar Hirani, 'Pritam and Pedro' marks his primary attempt at a long OTT format.
The son of the acclaimed director, Vir Hirani, has also made his acting debut with 'Pritam and Pedro'. He is seen essaying the role of a young hacker, Pritam Parker, on the show.
Made under the direction of Avinash Arun, the quirky cybercrime comedy-drama enjoys a talented ensemble cast with Vir Hirani, Arshad Warsi, Vikrant Massey, Boman Irani, Mona Singh, Satyadeep Misra, and Shruti Marathe in the lead.
'Pritam and Pedro' premiered on JioHotstar on 3 July this year.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Honestly, I'm a bit skeptical about these nepotism debuts. Sure, Aamir's praise is sweet, but let's see if Vir can actually act. The cast is strong though—Arshad Warsi and Boman Irani are always brilliant. Hope the series is more than just a vanity project.
Aamir Khan calling Vir his son is so cute! 🥺 But I'm more excited about Rajkumar Hirani's first web series. The man gave us PK and 3 Idiots, so expectations are sky-high. Hope 'Pritam and Pedro' lives up to that legacy. Fingers crossed! 🤞
The cast list is impressive—Vikrant Massey and Mona Singh are solid actors. But I do worry about nepotism in Bollywood. However, if Aamir Khan, known for his perfectionism, is praising Vir, maybe the kid has talent. Let's give the series a fair chance.
Such a warm moment! It's lovely how Bollywood families support each other. I'm curious to see how Rajkumar Hirani's storytelling translates to OTT. Anyways, best of luck to Vir and the entire team! 🎉
I'm a huge fan of Rajkumar Hirani's work, but I'm a bit cautious about his son's debut. "Pritam and Pedro" sounds quirky—cybercrime comedy? That's a new genre for him. Hope it's not just emotional nostalgia but genuinely entertaining. 🤞
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