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Paresh Rawal reveals Mahesh Bhatt's fearless method of shooting the toughest scene first: 'At one point he got tired of...'

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Paresh Rawal recently reflected on his collaboration with director Mahesh Bhatt, highlighting Bhatt’s distinctive talent for drawing out exceptional performances from actors. During a recent interview, Rawal recounted amusing moments from their work together. He described Bhatt’s directing style as having a unique “magic.” At one point, when Bhatt was exhausted, he encouraged Rawal to continue acting independently while he stepped back from directing. Rawal also commended Bhatt’s ability to build strong connections with actors and communicate effectively to inspire their best work.

The Magic Behind Mahesh Bhatt’s Direction

The actor said on Lallantop's YouTube channel, “There was some magic he possessed. At one point he got tired of directing and told me to act like an actor while he acted as a director. Mahesh Bhatt has this amazing quality of deciding how to talk to someone. He has a way of telling you things that seem to unlock something within you as an actor."

Challenging Actors from Day One

Paresh Rawal, familiar with Bhatt's directorial style from their numerous collaborations, shared one of the director's peculiar habits: always filming the most challenging scene first. Rawal explained that Bhatt often challenged actors from the outset, saying, "Actor bolta hai na apne aap ko, Chal kar ke dikha," which translates to, "You call yourself an actor, prove it." Bhatt's approach involved immediately immersing actors in the most demanding part of the project right from the beginning.

Mahesh Bhatt’s Lasting Impact on Bollywood

Although Bhatt frequently makes headlines, his influence on Bollywood remains substantial. Paresh reflected on this impact while recalling about their film 'Sir', noting that Naseeruddin Shah had suggested him for the role and lauded the film’s narrative and performances.

Paresh Rawal’s Upcoming Projects

On the work front, Paresh Rawal is set for the much-awaited 'Hera Pheri 3' alongside Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty.


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