Producer and social worker Smita Thackeray is delighted to see her younger son Aaishvary Thackeray make his acting debut as a lead in Anurag Kashyap’s upcoming film Nishaanchi. In an exclusive chat with Bollywood Hungama, she said, “Every mother dreams of seeing her children succeed in their chosen path. It was Aaishvary’s destiny to be part of a film directed by such a brilliant and insightful director like Anurag Kashyap.”
EXCLUSIVE: Smita Thackeray on son Aaishvary Thackeray’s casting in Anurag Kashyap’s Nishaanchi, “Anurag happened to see his showreel without knowing anything about him”
When asked why Aaishvary chose an Anurag Kashyap film to debut instead of a more mainstream project, Thackeray said, “Aaishvary was eager for a project that would allow him to truly showcase his acting abilities. But more than him choosing the project, the project chose him. As destiny would have it, Anurag Kashyap happened to see his showreel without knowing anything about him and was impressed enough to mentor him and commit to making a film with him.”
She elaborated, “Anurag is known for being extremely selective about the talent he works with. Having the opportunity to work under such a visionary director lays a solid foundation. It’s only after that kind of grounding that you can confidently step into the world of commercial cinema.”
Smita Thackeray’s elder son Rahul Thackeray is also into films and now Aaishvary has followed the same path. Both have stayed away from politics despite their association with the Thackeray family. To his, she said, “Their love for art, culture, and every aspect of filmmaking is what drives them. My father-in-law (Balasaheb Thackeray) was an artist first, and I think today, both of them are focusing more on their creative passions. The future is unpredictable, but their dedication is clear.”
Along with successful films like Haseena Maan Jaayegi, Smita Thackeray has also produced a lot of content for TV shows. So, what does she look into before saying yes for a project? “Content is the need of the hour,” she said. “You have to be fully convinced about what you’re pitching. Not every project brings success, but I’ve been fortunate to deliver several successful Marathi TV series.”
Smita Thackeray revealed that she has a few projects lined up in the near future. “Yes, a few projects are in the pipeline—both films and web series. We will announce them soon. As always, I seek your love, support, and blessings—for both my sons and myself,” she signed off.
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