Actor Maniesh Paul is set to share the screen with director Vikram Phadnis in a highly anticipated new movie, and he’s opening up about what makes Phadnis tick during production. Their friendship spans over ten years, filled with lighthearted banter off-camera, but Paul reveals a stark contrast when the cameras roll.
On set, Phadnis embodies seriousness, emotion, and sharp intelligence, according to Paul. He shared evocative black-and-white images capturing moments with Phadnis and Saiyami Kher, with Tahir Raj Bhasin rounding out key cast members.
In his caption, Paul wrote, ‘A decade-plus knowing Vikram Phadnis means endless fun, mad conversations. Set life? Total shift: committed soul, emotional depth, wise beyond measure, pure director mode.’
Pride overflowed as he continued: ‘Immensely proud, Vikram (one-time deal). Grateful for the role, the film. Cherished every set second. Dying to see viewers experience your wizardry.’
Paul’s career kicked off in Delhi’s event scene as a host before TV fame in ‘Ghost Bana Dost’ and serials such as ‘Love Guru,’ ‘Radha Ki Betiyan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi,’ ‘Zindadil,’ ‘Shshsh… Phir Koi Hai,’ and ‘Kahani Shuru.’
Bollywood entry via ‘Tees Maar Khan’ in 2010 led to his starring role in ‘Mickey Virus.’ His latest, ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari,’ boasts a star-studded lineup including Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor under Karan Johar’s production.
Upcoming folklore-inspired project with Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia promises more thrills, hitting theaters soon. Paul’s praise underscores Phadnis’s directorial prowess, building hype for this collaboration.
