Rajat Kapoor on how camaraderie with Ranvir Shorey, Vinay Pathak shapes their collaborations
Mumbai, April 12
Actor-director Rajat Kapoor, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming streaming film 'Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa', has spoken up how his friendship with actor Ranvir Shorey and Vinay Pathak reflects in their work when they collaborate.
The actors, who go a long way back, have been friends for over 30 years, and have collaborated frequently. However, the three of them came together for the first time in 18 years after 'Mithya'.
The three actors spoke with IANS during the promotions of 'Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa' in the Juhu area of Mumbai. Rajat shared that their friendship allows each of them to push their creative boundaries.
He told IANS, "It does not matter what film we make together or what play we do together, whether it is a dark comedy or thriller, the fact that there is immense love and trust as friends and as collaborators amongst all of us, that is very important".
He further mentioned, "I think that helps us to push the boundaries a little more every time. I can ask them for more and they trust me enough to give more of themselves and really and they push themselves to the limits to get the perfect shot or to capture the perfect moment on camera. So, I think that really helps in any kind of new creation. And I think that comes out of this privilege of having trusted friends over a period of time".
Their friendship dates back to their early years in theatre and independent cinema. All three were associated with Mumbai's English theatre circuit and later became key collaborators in India's alternative film movement of the 2000s.
Their professional collaborations have been built on mutual trust, similar acting sensibilities, and a preference for unconventional scripts. Rajat Kapoor has directed both of them in multiple projects. Their friendship reflects a shared journey through theatre, indie filmmaking, and mainstream recognition.
'Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa' is available to stream on Hindi ZEE5.
— IANS
Reader Comments
It's heartwarming to see such lasting friendships in Bollywood, which can be so cut-throat. Their journey from theatre to films is truly inspiring. Trust is everything in creative work. Wishing the film all the success!
Honestly, while I appreciate their work, I feel their recent projects haven't matched the brilliance of their early 2000s collaborations. Hope 'Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa' brings back that magic. The premise sounds interesting though.
These actors represent a golden era of alternative Hindi cinema. Their work proved you don't need massive budgets, just solid scripts and great actors. Streaming platforms are perfect for their kind of storytelling now.
As someone who discovered Indian cinema through films like "Mixed Doubles", it's fantastic to see this trio back together. The dynamic they describe is what makes ensemble casts so special. The trust allows for real creative risk-taking.
Theatre background shows in their performances. There's a certain rawness and authenticity. Juhu, theatre circuits, indie films... this is proper Mumbai cultural history right here. More power to them! 👏
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