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Young filmmakers are taking their projects to film festivals, getting recognition, and big
production houses are taking notice. It’s not happening today, but in the next five years,
there will be a shift. The audience is getting smarter, just like how customers here in
Dubai have become more discerning.

Q. Do you see AI making its way into the industry, like scripts written by AI?

I wouldn’t want to comment until I’ve read something written by AI. But I love how
technology is evolving — it’s all about how we choose to use it. You can take the wrong
path or the right one. It’s up to us to be wise with our choices.

Q. You started your journey as a radio host. When did the acting bug bite you? Was
it something you and Ayushmann discussed at home as kids?

I’d be lying if I said I always wanted to be an artist. I wanted to be a sportsman,
specifically a cricketer, but I got rejected. I wouldn’t say I left cricket — cricket left me.

After trying my hand at different professions and facing rejections, I started doing radio
and theatre, and I fell in love with the stage. It’s been a slow, step-by-step journey, but I
wouldn’t have it any other way.

Q. What’s the best advice Ayushmann has given you on this journey?

It’s not so much about giving advice, but rather giving each other reality checks. We’re
always honest with each other about our work, and that’s important. It’s crucial to have
real people around you who give you honest feedback. When you start listening to ‘yes
men’, that’s when you start making poor decisions. That applies in any field — acting or
otherwise. You need people around you who can tell you what’s right or wrong.

Q. Finally, any advice for aspiring actors who want to follow in your footsteps?

Honestly, there’s no one-size-fits-all advice. Everyone’s journey is their own. We only
consider someone wise once they’ve achieved something. Before that, everyone is
equally talented, hardworking, and disciplined. It’s all about being in the right place at the
right time. If you have conviction in your own journey, you’ll get where you need to be.

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