Vinay Pathak Reveals Why He Trusts Rajat Kapoor Blindly as Director

Actor Vinay Pathak, receiving praise for his role in 'Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa', explains his deep trust in director Rajat Kapoor. He credits Kapoor's own background as an actor for creating a secure environment where performers can take risks. Pathak emphasizes that a strong script and supportive director make balancing humour and vulnerability less difficult. The film, a murder mystery set during a family gathering, is currently streaming on ZEE5.

Key Points: Vinay Pathak on Trusting Director Rajat Kapoor's Actor-Friendly Approach

  • Rajat Kapoor understands actors' needs
  • Allows performers to explore and fail safely
  • Strong script and director ease the process
  • Film is a murder mystery among friends
  • Streaming now on ZEE5
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Vinay Pathak shares what makes him blindly trust Rajat Kapoor

Actor Vinay Pathak shares why he blindly trusts frequent collaborator Rajat Kapoor, praising his supportive direction that allows actors to explore and fail safely.

Vinay Pathak shares what makes him blindly trust Rajat Kapoor
"He allows actors to play, explore, and even fail... he's not going to let you get injured while you're falling. - Vinay Pathak"

Mumbai, April 17

Actor Vinay Pathak, who is receiving a lot of positive response for his work in the streaming film 'Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa', has shared what makes him blindly trust the skills of his frequent collaborator Rajat Kapoor.

'Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa' is helmed by Rajat Kapoor, with whom Vinay Pathak shares a long history of collaborations. Vinay said that Rajat allows his actors to explore and even fail because he understands the kind of stimulations actors need given he is himself an actor.

Vinay told IANS, "I think, because of the fact that he's an actor himself, he understands what hard work does, and that makes actors' jobs so much easier. He allows actors to play, explore, and even fail. You know, he's always with you. And I think it's a great security blanket when you have a director like that, someone who allows you to fly while knowing that if you fall, he'll be around and, you know, he's not going to let you get injured while you're falling. So it's a great solace. It's a great liberty for any actor to just dive in, and I think it's one of his biggest strengths".

He also spoke about the balancing humour and vulnerability in his character, as he said, "Honestly, any good work requires effort, it doesn't matter what kind. But it's not that difficult if you have a strong script and a good director. Whether it's theatre, stage, or films, I believe that a well-written story already has the potential to be told well".

Meanwhile, 'Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa' is set during an intimate outstation celebration among friends and family, what begins as effortless banter, free-flowing drinks and games soon curdles into discomfort. When Sohrab is found brutally murdered late at night, the convivial atmosphere collapses, giving way to suspicion, exposed resentments and moral unease.

Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Mithya Talkies, 'Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa' is available to stream on Hindi ZEE5.

- IANS

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Arjun K
Vinay Pathak is such an underrated gem. He brings so much depth to every role, be it comedy or something more serious like this. The film's premise sounds intriguing – a murder mystery among friends? Definitely adding to my ZEE5 watchlist tonight!
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Rohit P
Respectfully, while I appreciate their work, I sometimes feel their collaborations can get a bit niche and repetitive. It's great for their artistic satisfaction, but I wish they'd reach a wider audience. The OTT space is perfect for that, hopefully this film does well!
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Sarah B
"A great security blanket" – what a perfect way to describe a supportive director. This is a universal truth for creative fields. So happy to see Indian content getting this level of thoughtful discussion. The industry has evolved so much.
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Karthik V
Applause Entertainment and Mithya Talkies are producing some of the most interesting content off the beaten Bollywood path. This combo of Kapoor and Pathak is always a win. His point about a strong script being the foundation is so true. No amount of acting can save a weak story.
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Meera T
Just finished watching! 🙌 Vinay Sir was brilliant, as expected. The film captures that uncomfortable family gathering vibe so well – we've all been there! The ensemble cast was fantastic. More power to such meaningful cinema on streaming.

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