Actor Tahir Raj Bhasin has opened up about his experience working with director Rensil D'Silva on the recently released Netflix mystery thriller 'Shaque: Trust No One', describing the filmmaker as the 'definition of calm and chill' — a striking contrast to the intense, suspense-driven narratives D'Silva is known for crafting.

What Tahir Said About Rensil D'Silva

Speaking during the show's promotional events in Mumbai, Bhasin praised D'Silva's measured directorial style. 'Anyone who has interacted with him will tell you that he is the definition of calm and chill. Rensil D'Silva is not an intense person himself,' he said. The actor, who has been receiving considerable positive audience response for his role in the show, credited the director's restraint as a key factor in freeing up performers on set.

'He doesn't give you micro-managing instructions. He will only tell you what is required of you — rest he leaves up to you as an actor,' Bhasin added. He also drew a parallel to D'Silva's celebrated earlier work, noting: 'We were talking about Rang De Basanti — that film is a cult for my generation. And I really felt that kind of writing with this series as well, where every character has a journey through the series.'

The Show's Distinct Narrative Structure

Bhasin described 'Shaque: Trust No One' as unlike conventional mystery thrillers, pointing to its multi-perspective storytelling as its defining quality. 'As you go through the series you realise it's unlike any other mystery thriller. You get to see different vantage points, and that makes it interesting for the audience because they are the ones piecing together the puzzle,' he said. The comments were made alongside co-actors Parineeti Chopra and Soni Razdan at the promotional event.

What the Show Is About

The series explores the fragile nature of trust, suspicion, and betrayal. It centres on a mother who has spent nine years searching for her missing child. Despite receiving photographs of the child every year, she remains desperate for answers. As her investigation deepens, she begins to suspect that the truth behind the abduction may lie within her own closest circle — a premise that drives the show's layered, ensemble-driven tension.

Cast, Creators and Where to Watch

The show is directed by Rensil D'Silva and created by D'Silva and Siddharth P. Malhotra. In addition to Bhasin, Chopra and Razdan, the cast includes Jennifer Winget, Anup Soni, Harleen Sethi, and Sumeet Vyas. 'Shaque: Trust No One' is currently available to stream on Netflix. With strong early audience response, attention will now shift to whether the show sustains its momentum through word-of-mouth and critical engagement in the weeks ahead.