Rajkumar Hirani made son Vir audition for ‘Pritam and Pedro’: ‘Don’t think you’re going to get it just because you’re my son’ | Hindi Movie News
Rajkumar Hirani she is all set to launch her child Vir Hirani to Pritam and Pedro, which will air 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 every other actor and won the role on his own merit. Interestingly, it was Vir who first showed interest in the role after seeing how the auditions went at home.
Rajkumar Hirani Reveals Vir Wasn’t 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 considerable amount of time searching for the right actor before Vir, who had been closely watching the casting discussions both at home and in the office, decided to throw his hat in the ring. But his father made it clear that there would be no special treatment. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Hirani said, “I told him, ‘If you want to audition, do it.’ get to know Avinash Arun. Convince him to direct him. I can’t impose myself. Even if it’s my film, you have to audition. Don’t think you’re going to make it just because you’re my son.”
Vir Hirani’s hard work and preparation for ‘Pritam and Pedro’
Determined to prove himself, Vir threw himself into preparation, practicing scenes with a friend every night. He filmed several audition tapes, carefully reviewing and selecting only the best ones before presenting them to the creators.
Rajkumar Hirani marks his streaming debut with ‘Pritam and Pedro’
Rajkumar wears multiple hats in ‘Pritam and Pedro’, an upcoming cyber-crime comedy-drama that he has created, co-written and produced. The project is special for two reasons: it marks his first venture into the streaming space as a creator, and it also introduces his son Vir Hirani to the world as an actor.
‘Pritam i Pedro’ will release on OTT on July 3
Directed by Avinash Arun, the series brings together Vir’s character Pritam, a tech-savvy cyber expert and Arshad WarsiPedro, an old school cop who is reluctantly transferred to the cyber cell despite having little or no understanding of the digital world. The unlikely pair team up to investigate the kidnapping of a minister’s son and face off against a formidable cybercriminal portrayed by Vikrant Massey. The show will be released on JioHotstar on 3rd July.
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