Rajkumar Hirani Says Son Veer Auditioned Like Everyone Else for 'Pritam & Pedro', Refused Special Treatment
Rajkumar Hirani: Rajkumar Hirani reveals the story behind his son Veer Hirani's debut in "Pritam & Pedro." Find out if Veer had to audition for his role...
Cinema director Rajkumar Hirani will soon make an entry into the world of web series with "Pritam & Pedro," a cybercrime-based comedy-drama. This show is unique in the sense that it features Veer Hirani, the son of the filmmaker in his acting debut. However, getting this part was not easy for him, unlike many other child stars.
In an interview with Hindustan Times, Rajkumar Hirani said that when the series was initially being developed, his son's name wasn't considered for casting. "When we started writing, neither Arshad nor Veer were in mind. You don't want to think about the cast while writing because it can get in the way."
At the time, Veer was completing his training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. He further said, "I told him to come back from drama school, do theater, and establish himself as an actor by doing interesting work." Veer expressed interest in the role after observing casting discussions at home and in the office. However, his father immediately laid down some rules.
