actor Vicky Kaushal has reflected Vir Hiranithe journey from helping behind the scenes on the sets of ‘Sanju’ to winning accolades as an actor in Rajkumar HiraniOTT’s debut series ‘Pritam & Pedro’. As the show continues to receive enthusiastic response, Vicky congratulated the entire team and shared a fond memory of the days when Vir was still learning the ropes of cinema.Recalling her first interactions with Vir Hirani during the making of ‘Sanju’, Vicky said she has 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 incredibly sincere, and over the years, he’s worked hard and learned a lot. It’s been wonderful to see his journey and I wish him all the best,” Vicky shared with IANS.Vir has been gaining recognition for his performance in ‘Pritam & Pedro’, which marks his acting debut under the direction of his father, Rajkumar Hirani.
Vicky Kaushal applauds the cast and makers
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 entire team is amazing, Raju sir, Avinash Arun, Arin, Vikrant Masseyetc Arshad Warsi they’ve all come together to create something really special, and I’m excited for everyone to experience their work,” he added.Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, ‘Pritam & Pedro’ is the acclaimed filmmaker’s first venture into the OTT space. The series has found a wide audience and has been trending in various 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 the response had exceeded expectations.“Audiences have voted with their time. The binge, repeat viewing and overwhelming response to ‘Pritam & Pedro’ has been truly humbling. It’s heartening to see these characters becoming a part of conversations across the country. We’ve often been told that only dark and gritty stories work in OTT, but I think this acceptance is a reminder of genres that make genres tick. laugh, touch their hearts and stay with them long after the credits roll,” said the filmmaker.Along with Vir Hirani, ‘Pritam & Pedro’ also features Vikrant Massey, Arshad Warsi and Mona Singh in pivotal roles.