The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a complete lockdown in the country. The film industry is also on complete lockdown and actors across the country are coming out and urging their fans and followers to remain safe and take social distancing seriously.
In our #QuarantineMein segment, Dheepa Awtani catches up with supremely talented, international and renown theater personality & Bollywood Actor Vishwajeet Pradhan. He is back in Mumbai from his stint in Melbourne, Australia and was recently busy shooting for his upcoming projects.
He has finished filming for a web series to be released on Disney Hotstar, Red Chillies ‘Class of 83’ and is already a household name as Ram Kashyap, the protagonist from Naati Pinky ki Lambi Love Story, on Colors TV.
Profoundly revered for his role in and as ‘Fauji’ where he debuts along with Shah Rukh Khan in DD National. Vishwajeet is treasured for his illustrious roles in movies like Mohra, Yalgaar, Karam, Raa and several blockbuster hits.
In this interview with Vishwajeet Pradhan, he discusses his latest journey from Melbourne to Mumbai, how he is embracing the love of Film fraternity- Indian Television, digital world, Bollywood once again and his #lockdown situation.
He reveals to BYSQ Its Showtime, that in #QuarantineMein he is emphasising on #socialdistancing as the key to defeat the spread of #Coronavirus. It is game of mental strength and physical help in sharing household chores & social responsibilities especially when you are inhibiting apartment like households. Unlike Australia, where most homes are independent houses and of course lockdown measures have help eliminate the spread of the deadly virus.
He also believes India and Australia have immense talent which can overlap and create a great hub for the cross-cultural film industry- perhaps Mumbai in Melbourne.A lot can be done to refresh the link between the two countries for it’s film fraternity contributions. A great initiative to give impetus to.
He wholeheartedly commended the decision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi- India, Prime Minister Scott Morrison – Australia and all World leaders displaying emotional valor and strength while combatting CoronaVirus and protecting the globe in unparalleled ways.
He also believes Indian and Australia have immense talent which can overlap and create a great hub for the cross-cultural film industry- perhaps Mumbai in Melbourne. A lot of discover and dissect to bring a new creative hub for Indo-Aus Film makers and lovers.
Interestingly, he mentioned making a film is like a doing a Yagya with your team together and with social distancing the possibility of when it will resume is currently limited. However, he admires how creative minds are finding and showcasing their work and love for film making in unique yet unified ways of sharing the message of #stayhome, #staysafe & #stayhealthy.
In these wistful moments, here’s Vishwajeet Pradhan wishing you nd your families as very Happy Easter – Staysafe, StayHome and Stayhealthy #BYSQiners.
Vishwajeet & Shah Rukh Khan debut in Fauji together
