actor: Vicky Kaushal pondering over: Vir HiraniIt’s journey from helping behind the scenes on the sets of ‘Sanju’ to gaining acclaim as an actor in Rajkumar HiraniThe debut of the OTT series ‘Pritam & Pedro’. As the show continues to receive enthusiastic response, Vicky congratulates the entire team and shares a fond memory from the days when Vir was still learning the ropes of filmmaking.Recalling her first interaction with Vir Hirani during the making of ‘Sanju’, Vicky said she witnessed the young actor’s dedication and growth over the years.“I’ve known Vir since the days of ‘Sanju’, and I’ve seen him clapping in front of me during the shoots. From the day I met him, he’s always been sincere, and over the years, he’s worked hard and learned a lot. It’s been great to see his journey, and I wish him well,” Vicky shared with IANS.Vir earned appreciation for his performance in ‘Pritam & Pedro’, which marked his acting debut under the direction of his father, Rajkumar Hirani.
Vicky Kaushal praised the cast and creators
Apart from congratulating Vir, Vicky also praised the creative team behind the series, highlighting the collective effort that went into bringing the project to life.“The whole team is amazing, Raju sir, Avinash Arun, Arin, Vikrant Massey:and: Arshad Warsi everyone came together to create something truly special, and I’m excited for everyone to experience their work,” he added.Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, ‘Pritam & Pedro’ marks the acclaimed filmmaker’s first venture into the OTT space. The series has found a wide audience and is trending in several languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi and Kannada.
Rajkumar Hirani on the show’s overwhelming response
Reacting to the success of the series, Rajkumar Hirani expressed gratitude for the audience’s love, saying that the response exceeded expectations.“Viewers voted for their time. The binge viewing, the repeat viewing and the overwhelming response to ‘Pritam & Pedro’ is truly humbling. It’s heartening to see that these characters are becoming a part of conversations across the country. We are often told that only dark, gritty stories work on OTT, but I think this reception is a reminder that the audience don’t overdo their stories, they don’t overdo their stories. long after the credits roll,” the filmmaker said.Along with Vir Hirani, ‘Pritam & Pedro’ also features Vikrant Massey, Arshad Warsi and Mona Singh in pivotal roles.