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Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
I'd rather wait for right opportunities than do things I don't feel passionate about: Shahana Goswami
New Delhi, Actor Shahana Goswami says she doesn't like to settle for less in life and would rather wait for the right opportunities than do something mediocre just for the sake of it. I'd rather wait for right opportunities than do things I don't feel passionate about: Shahana Goswami It has been a journey of patience and grit for Goswami, who started out in the late 2000s with supporting parts in films such as "Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota", "Rock On!!", " and "Heroine". In recent years, she has been praised for performances in films and shows such as "Gali Guleiyan", "Bombay Begums" and most recently in Sandhya Suri's Indo-British production "Santosh", which received rave reviews from critics at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024. "I don't like settling for less. I'd rather wait. I'd rather live life. I'd rather travel. I'd rather spend time with people I love than do some half-a** thing that I don't feel passionate about, that doesn't stir my creative juices. "I don't want to work like that. I'm too idealistic in my passion to want to do something for the sake of it or for money," the actor told PTI in an interview. Goswami, who currently appears in the Indo-Australian series "Four Years Later", said she can live with "less money" and feels comfortable with the "fluctuations of life". "So that perhaps then makes room for the right kind of thing to come. When your energy aligns to being decisive of what it doesn't want and what kind of direction it wants to go, then those things start coming your way because you are staying true to your calling and feel pulled towards it." In "Four Years Later", a romance drama show created by Mithila Gupta, the actor features alongside Akshay Ajit Singh. They essay the roles of Sridevi and Yash, a newlywed couple who navigate an arranged marriage that is interrupted when Yash leaves for a four-year medical trainee-ship in Australia. "What begins with hope slowly unravels into silence, emotional distance, and isolation. As Sridevi shoulders mounting responsibilities at home, Yash grapples with identity and belonging in a foreign land," read the official logline. What was most interesting about the show was that it looked at relationships from a perspective that was more nuanced and realistic, the actor said. "It tells you about the problems of modern-day relationship building in a really realistic way, not in a hyper dramatic way, not in a twists-and-plots kind of way. It was much more natural," she added. According to the actor, "Four Years Later" also addresses how patriarchy exists in both men and women but it's "so subtle that it's unrecognizable to them". For Goswami, the character of Sridevi came across as a relatable presence, especially in terms of her desires and aspirations as a modern day woman. "The one big difference between her and me is that for her love and a relationship and partnership is such a central desire and aspect of her life, which is not my leaning. I'm much more into a larger idea of love, which is friendship, community... there is no distinction between friendship and family, lover, partner and nature. To me, it's all the same." Goswami said the character taught her to be "truly loving" even if the other person doesn't always meet her expectations. "I'm a very emotional person, and when I was younger, I thought a little bit too much. I cared too much about things and people... And when I get hurt, my heart shuts down... "And I think that's something that Sridevi really doesn't have. Her heart never shuts down, she's able to be truly loving through every situation. That's something that I learned from her to be unconditional in a sense. To really keep the focus on being loving," she said. "Four Years Later", which also stars Kate Box, Taj Aldeeb, Roy Joseph, and Luke Arnold, started streaming on Lionsgate Play from Friday. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Paresh Rawal says he values criticism from Naseeruddin Shah, Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, even when aimed at the government: 'They have no hidden agenda'
Veteran actor and former MP Paresh Rawal believes that criticism, even when aimed at the ruling government, should not be dismissed, especially when it comes from respected peers like Naseeruddin Shah , Aamir Khan , and Shah Rukh Khan . Paresh Rawal welcomes criticism, even from within the industry In a recent interview with The Lallantop, Paresh said he holds these actors in high regard and is always open to hearing their concerns. "If Naseer bhai, Aamir, or Shah Rukh have something to say, I can't discard that. I'll listen to them because they have no hidden agenda, they have no axe to grind. They're saying it for my own benefit. So I'll listen, introspect, and try to improve. It doesn't make a difference. I respect them, they love me," he shared. Paresh Rawal praises Naseeruddin Shah for his honesty by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Moose Approaches Girl At Bus Stop In Irkutskaya Oblast - Watch What Happens Happy in Shape Undo Paresh Rawal particularly praised Naseeruddin Shah for always speaking his mind. He noted that such honesty creates a sense of safety and trust. 'You feel very safe and satisfied around people like these. Otherwise, you can't keep looking over your shoulder again and again,' he added. Naseeruddin Shah, who is known for his outspoken views, has often criticized the ruling government, especially on issues related to minority rights. Despite political differences, Paresh Rawal considers Naseeruddin an idol and has enjoyed a long professional relationship with him, collaborating on stage in the play The Sleuth and sharing screen space in films like Mahesh Bhatt's Sir. They also worked together when Shah directed Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota in 2006. 'Mera beta agar Ranbir Kapoor jitna talented hota toh...': Paresh Rawal on nepotism debate and 'Hera Pheri 3' Aamir Khan, another actor Rawal respects deeply, sparked national conversation in 2015 when he voiced concerns about rising religious intolerance in India , mentioning he even considered leaving the country for the safety of his son, Azad. Rawal and Khan have memorable collaborations, notably in cult classics like Andaz Apna Apna and Akele Hum Akele Tum. Similarly, Shah Rukh Khan addressed concerns over growing intolerance during the same period, emphasizing that a true patriot must defend secularism. Paresh Rawal has shared the screen with SRK in films like Maya Memsaab and Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani.
