'Taare Zameen Par' actor Darsheel Safary talks about his Bollywood journey; recalls going to his parents and asking, ‘Papa, how much am I getting paid?

Time of India

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Darsheel Safary, famed for 'Taare Zameen Par', revealed his Bollywood journey was challenging due to sudden fame and lack of industry support. Despite disappointment over missing the sequel, he focuses on talent and embraces the film's legacy, viewing it as a collective story beyond personal ownership.
Darsheel Safary
captured the nation's affection with his role as Ishaan Awasthi in 'Taare Zameen Par,' quickly earning the title of a standout child actor. However, his path in Bollywood didn't unfold as many anticipated.
Recently, he opened up about the reasons behind his absence from the Hindi film scene despite such a memorable debut.
Unprepared for Sudden Fame
In an interview with News18, Darsheel expressed his honest feelings about being unprepared for sudden fame. He revealed that he knew nothing about acting, came from a family with no background in the industry, and had no understanding of how the film world operates. For him, everything was completely new.
Innocence Amid Industry Harshness
He remembered a moment of young innocence that now stands in stark contrast to the industry's harshness. In fact, he recalls going to his parents and asking, 'Papa, how much am I getting paid?' He had no idea about it and was kept away from it for the longest time. He was told to focus on his work.
Facing Industry Challenges Without Bitterness
The years after Safary's debut did not turn out as many had expected.
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Although he was hailed as the child actor of a generation, he did not receive the kind of support or projects that one might have anticipated. However, he chooses not to dwell on it with bitterness. He believes it's important to understand when to block out certain information, knowing that people will talk about everything, but it's impossible to silence everyone.
He avoids going into the details of the rumors being spread about him.
Darsheel also mentioned that he never even considered the fact that Bollywood didn't back him more, questioning who he is for them to do so, stating he is not a superstar's close associate. Instead, he focuses on having talent and strength, which he has worked hard to develop. He admitted that thinking about such matters emotionally hurts and can derail one from their work.
Responding to Not Being Part of the Sequel
In the same interview, Darsheel responded candidly when asked if he felt hurt that
Aamir Khan
did not approach him for the spiritual sequel.
While he admitted to feeling a slight disappointment, he understood that the film was bigger than just his involvement. He explained that as actors, one must rise above personal emotions, emphasizing that the impact of any experience depends on how personally it is taken. Passionate about the film industry, Darsheel has studied films deeply and invested his soul into his work.
He recognizes that a film is not solely about one individual but is an emotion and a story meant to be shared, offering an opportunity for everyone to learn to be more loving and compassionate.
Accepting His Role in the Legacy
Darsheel spoke about how he came to terms with not being part of the project, acknowledging that possessiveness is a natural feeling. He admitted there were days when he wished he had been involved in 'Sitaare Zameen Par,' but he also recognized the importance of delivering the best product in a natural and organic way, accepting that if something doesn't fit, it simply doesn't. He emphasized that his journey with 'Taare Zameen Par' was never about personal ownership, explaining that the film was never solely his—it was a collective effort where all characters served as mediums.
He believes Aamir, as the filmmaker, made decisions with the audience's enjoyment in mind. Darsheel expressed contentment with not being part of the sequel and feels fortunate to be part of the legacy of 'Taare Zameen Par.'