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Kussh Sinha On Being Overshadowed By Dad Shatrughan's Stardom: 'Part Of My Life'
Kussh Sinha, son of Shatrughan Sinha, emphasises his independent journey as a director. Inspired but not defined by his father's legacy.
Kussh Sinha may be the son of legendary actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha, but he's clear about one thing – his journey is his own. In an interview with News18 Showsha, Kussh spoke about why he chose to be a director, the advice his father gave him, and whether he ever felt overshadowed. 'His achievements inspire me—they don't define me," he shared, saying that while he respects his father's legacy, he's carving a path that's entirely his.
'My decision to become a director was mine alone. My father is a phenomenal actor and politician, but filmmaking attracted me because I wanted to be part of the entire creative process. I studied film, worked with directors, wrote scripts, and even attended acting workshops. It's something I've worked hard towards independently," Kussh shared.
However, how did his superstar father guide him to become a director? Asked about the same, Kussh added, 'He often speaks about the importance of patience. In a world where everything's rushed, he reminded me that some things take time. Another lesson he gave me: 'Either be better than the best or different from the rest.' I try to hold onto that."
Kussh Sinha also talked about being overshadowed by his father's stardom and explained, 'It's a part of my life, and I respect it deeply. But my journey is my own. His achievements inspire me—they don't define me. Every person has their own path, and I'm walking mine."
In the same interview, when we asked Kussh about his directorial debut, he replied, 'When you're starting off, you want to do something unique, something that stands out. I came across the script of Nikita Roy and although we reworked it quite a bit from the original version, I found the core character—this female amateur investigator—very compelling. She finds herself in a world and situation that challenge her entire belief system. The journey she takes, along with the people who join her, was fascinating to me. I felt audiences would find it intriguing too, so we tried to put it together in a contemporary and engaging way. That's why I decided Nikita Roy would be the right film to begin with."
Kussh is currently awaiting the release of his upcoming film, Nikita Roy, that stars his sister, Sonakshi Sinha, in the titular role. It also stars Arjun Rampal, Paresh Rawal, and Suhail Nayyar. The film is scheduled to be released theatrically on June 27, 2025.
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