Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani recently shared that he was surprised when his son Vir Hirani decided to pursue acting, despite having shown interest in direction and filmmaking. Hirani revealed that he initially did not want his son to enter acting, but Vir used an example from his father's own film '3 Idiots' to convince him.
Hirani's Initial Reluctance
In a recent interview, Rajkumar Hirani said he was taken aback by Vir's decision to step into acting. "I was very surprised because he had always shown interest in direction and filmmaking. I never thought he would want to act," Hirani said. The director admitted he was initially against the idea, concerned about the challenges of the film industry.
Vir's Persuasion Using '3 Idiots'
Vir Hirani reportedly reminded his father of a key scene from '3 Idiots', where the protagonist encourages following one's passion. "He said, 'Dad, you made a film about following your passion. Now let me follow mine,'" Hirani recalled. This argument struck a chord with the filmmaker, who eventually supported his son's decision.
Vir's Acting Debut
Vir Hirani is now preparing for his acting debut. While details about his first project remain under wraps, sources suggest he has been training intensively. Rajkumar Hirani expressed pride in his son's determination, stating, "He has worked hard and I hope he finds his own path."
Impact on Hirani's Perspective
The experience has given Rajkumar Hirani a new perspective on parenting and creativity. "As a father, you want to protect your child, but you also have to let them make their own choices," he said. The director added that Vir's passion reminded him of his own early days in cinema.
