Starstruck & Spotlighted: Anshumaan Pushkar Gushes Over Working with His Hero Rajkummar Rao

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Anshumaan Pushkar, the latest name to strike gold in Indian film, has talked about his lifealtering experience of sharing screen space with Rajkummar Rao in his latest film Maalik. Calling Rao his favorite actor and inspiration for a long time, Pushkar talked about the indepth impact this experie...

OnSet Experience and Mentorship

Pushkar recounted that collaborating with Rajkummar Rao was a learning experience and a thrill. He spoke of Rao in positive terms, describing him as a friendly mentor who provides a comforting atmosphere to his fellow actors.

In difficult scenes, Pushkar shared instances when Rao's direction and words of encouragement supported him in giving his best. One such instance was a very challenging scene where Pushkar was lost, but Rao's firm guidance and reassuring comments made all the difference.

Daily conversations with Rao regarding acting and character development motivated Pushkar to delve further into his performance, and he became more reflective and committed towards his work.

Synergy in Maalik

Both leads in Maalik have central roles, and as friends in real life, their onscreen chemistry is palpable. Pushkar believes that this chemistry will come through to the audience, giving them a thrilling narrative driven by highoctane performances.

The movie, set in Allahabad during the 1980s, has Rao playing a gangster who is involved with the underworld and politics, with Pushkar's character at the center of the drama that unfolds.

Thankfulness and Growth

Pushkar expressed his gratitude to him from the bottom of his heart, adding that Rao's work ethic, humility, and dedication have become his standard. He attributes the experience of working with him for making him a better actor and wishes that audiences will enjoy their onscreen chemistry in Maalik.

Sources: Times of India, Bollywood Hungama, OTTplay,

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