Rajkumar Hirani everything is ready to launch his child Vir Hirani of Pritam and Pedro, which will stream on OTT. But unlike many star kids, Vir didn’t get the role because of his father’s name. Rajkumar made sure that Vir auditioned like any other actor and got the part on his own merit. Interestingly, Vir was the first to show interest in the role after watching the auditions taking place at home.
Rajkumar Hirani reveals that Vir was not the first choice for ‘Pritam and Pedro’
Interestingly, Vir was not the first choice for the role of ‘Pritam and Pedro’. Rajkumar revealed that the team spent a lot of time searching for the right actor before Vir, who was keenly watching the casting discussions happening at home and in the office, decided to throw his hat in the ring. But his father clarified that there is no special treatment. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Hirani said, “I told him, ‘If you want to audition for this, do it.’ Meet: Avinash Arun. He is convinced because he is in charge of it. I can’t force myself. Even if it’s my film, you have to audition. Don’t think you can get it just because you’re my son.'”
Vir Hirani’s hard work and preparation for ‘Pritam and Pedro’
Determined to prove himself, Vir prepared, practicing scenes with a friend every night. He filmed several audition tapes, carefully reviewed and selected the best ones before submitting them to the producers.
Rajkumar Hirani marks his streaming debut with ‘Pritam and Pedro’
Rajkumar wears many hats in ‘Pritam and Pedro’, an upcoming cybercrime comedy-drama that he has created, written and produced. The project is special for two reasons. it marked his maiden venture into the streaming space as a creator, and it also introduced his son Vir Hirani to the world as an actor.
‘Pritam ug Pedro’ will air on OTT on July 3
Helmed by Avinash Arun, the series brings together Vir’s character Pritam, a tech-savvy cyber expert, and Arshad WarsiPedro, an old school cop who finds himself reluctantly transferred to the cyber cell despite knowing nothing about the digital world. The unlikely pair team up to investigate the kidnapping of a minister’s son and battle a terrifying cybercriminal portrayed by Vikrant Massey:. The show is scheduled to air on JioHotstar on July 3.