What Skill Did Gulshan Devaiah Gain from Jackie Shroff?

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Key Takeaways
- Gulshan Devaiah's encounter with Jackie Shroff was memorable.
- Humor is essential in enriching character portrayal.
- Jackie Shroff's wisdom impacts upcoming actors.
- Gulshan's creative process involves finding humor in scenes.
- Bollywood thrives on mentorship and camaraderie.
Mumbai, Sep 3 (NationPress) Actor Gulshan Devaiah, celebrated for roles in ‘Shaitan’, ‘Hunterrr’, ‘Guns & Gulaabs’, and ‘Dahaad’, recently shared an intriguing story about his interaction with the legendary actor, Jackie Shroff, famously known as the coolest “Bhidu” in the industry. He recounted a significant blessing that the esteemed actor bestowed upon him.
A clip that has resurfaced from a podcast hosted by Cyrus Broacha captures Devaiah reminiscing about his first encounter with Shroff. He recalled, “I first met him when I was the host of the closing ceremony of the IFFI (International Film Festival of India) in 2013. During the Chief Minister’s dinner, I approached him and expressed my eagerness to introduce myself.”
Devaiah continued, “A year or two later, I bumped into him again at an award ceremony. He welcomed me warmly, and I asked him, ‘Do you remember me?’ He replied, ‘Yes, you are the one who took a picture with me that day.’ I thought to myself, ‘Oh my God, you’ve equipped me with invaluable tools for my life. Every time I forget someone, I can say, ‘You are the one with whom I clicked the picture.’”
Moreover, Gulshan Devaiah shared insights on his creative process, emphasizing that incorporating humor into scenes enriches his characters on-screen. He noted, “Humor is a fantastic addition to a scene, offering a fresh perspective while preserving its core.”
He elaborated, “Whenever I discover humor within a scene, it opens a new dimension for the character I'm portraying. In a story like ‘Bad Cop’, designed for entertainment, I eagerly embraced opportunities to infuse humor without straying from the character's essence.”