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“If I wanted to play only one role, then Shefali is not a bad role to follow”: Shefali Shah
Mumbai: Actress Shefali Shah, known for her versatile performances across TV, OTT, and film, has consistently delivered diverse roles spanning various genres. She recently unveiled the Dish TV Smart+ services in Delhi. The ‘Dish TV Smart+’ Service offers a comprehensive entertainment ecosystem with content, devices, and offers to ensure accessibility on ‘Any Screen, Anywhere’. At the Dish TV event, she shared insights into her journey as an artist, reflecting on the challenges she faces in avoiding repetition on screen. She also discussed her role as a mother in this tech-savvy era, highlighting her efforts to guide her children along the right path.
Opening about the challenges of repeating roles, Shah said, “It’s not difficult for me. I am an actor because I want to play different roles. If I wanted to play only one role, then Shefali is not a bad role to follow. You know, so it’s not difficult for me. In fact, that is what excites me. “Oh, this is completely different. I have done this. Let’s do this.” So, this question is not difficult for me. It’s exciting for me.”
Revealing her parenting journey and how she is trying to inculcate the right reading habit in this era of binge-watching on OTT, Shah shared, “There is a very nice thing I read somewhere: “The most important thing you give your children is roots and wings.” Now, for parents to accept that my children have grown up and are going to make their own decisions is a little difficult for parents. But it is a fact. Mene bachpan mein unhne sikhaya, padhaya. However, finally, what they will do will depend on them as they grow up. And whether they listen to me or not, they will accept what they want. So, I read a lot. And I kept telling the children, “You must read, you will love it.” Both the children were not into reading, which was very sad for me. But then, as they grew up, suddenly they started reading. And not the stuff that I read. I read everything. But they started reading a lot of stuff which tells them life hacks. You know, my older one wants to be a businessman. My younger one wants to do something else. So, they started reading on their own. This realisation happened to them when they started reading. As a parent, honestly, children do what they have to do. You can control them until a certain age. After that, they will do everything.”
The ‘Dish TV Smart+’ service offers all Dish TV and D2H customers, both new and existing subscribers, the ability to enjoy popular OTT apps alongside their selected TV subscription pack. This ecosystem enables entertainment on any screen, at any place, and at any time through Watcho, the OTT Super App, smart devices such as set-top boxes, and smart android STBs. Additionally, Dish TV will partner with leading TV and Mobile Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to seamlessly incorporate their services into these devices, enhancing the overall user experience.
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Prime Video and Hrithik Roshan reunite for quirky heist comedy Mess
HRX Films expands pact with quirky heist comedy set for production
MUMBAI: Prime Video is doubling down on its partnership with Hrithik Roshan, announcing a new comedy film Mess that promises chaos, chuckles and a clever twist on the classic heist.
Produced by Hrithik Roshan and Eshaan Roshan under HRX Films, a division of FilmKraft Productions, the film is being made in association with Soda Films Lab. Directed by Rajesh A Krishnan, Mess marks the second collaboration between the streaming platform and HRX Films after the upcoming thriller Storm.
At the heart of Mess lies an unusual premise. A group of robbers break into the home of a man with OCD, only to find themselves outmatched in a night-long standoff that flips the script on who is really in control. It is a set-up that blends tension with humour, turning a break-in into a breakdown of expectations.
Prime Video India director and head of originals Nikhil Madhok said, “A good story should surprise and entertain, and Mess does both with ease. It brings together a unique premise, memorable characters and a tone that keeps you laughing throughout.”
He added that the collaboration with HRX Films continues to grow stronger, with the new film reflecting a shared appetite for bold and original storytelling.
Hrithik Roshan said, “After Storm, Mess feels like a natural next step in our journey with Prime Video. The film captures the kind of unconventional storytelling we want to champion, with Rajesh bringing a distinctive voice to the narrative.”
Director Rajesh A Krishnan said, “The world of Mess is a mix of comedy and chaos, unusual enough to keep audiences on edge while still delivering humour. It has been a deeply collaborative and creatively fulfilling experience.”
The original screenplay comes from Paul Soter, with adaptation and dialogues by Kapil Sawant, adding another layer of craft to the film’s offbeat narrative.
As production gears up, Mess looks ready to live up to its name, serving up a delightful tangle of mayhem, mischief and movie magic for audiences in India and beyond.
