Actor Sharad Malhotra forays into direction with ‘Prem Gajra Aur Chilli Chicken’!
Looking back, Sharad fondly remembers how he was shooting for his show Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki when the PGCC journey began. “We were on a tight schedule but somehow I managed my time to work on this project. The moment the show got over, I started building my team, first, we formed a production team, and then I approached my close friend Prateek Chakravorty of Pramod Films,” shares the actor.
“When you do something new, it is never a smooth ride. But your efforts and prayers never go unanswered… We are getting so much love for the film that also gives out a strong message to society. When you watch it, you would know what I mean. Everyone watching the film is talking about the ending that is quite shocking. Many have told me that they were not expecting the film to end like that,” he adds. So when do we see him directing his next? “I’m an actor first, it’s my first love and I feel there’s more for me to achieve and so much more within me to give and learn. I’m still learning and want to concentrate on acting now. At the same time, I always felt drawn towards the art of direction and every time I view something, I see it from an actor and a director’s perspective. I was planning to helm my own project, that’s when Prem Gajra Aur Chilli Chicken happened. Making PGCC has been a challenging, blissful and full-filling experience, it’s my labour of love. I’m happy how it turned out… So, yes I am on the lookout for the right story, and I would like to direct my next someday,” he adds.