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'Tridev’ director Rajiv Rai reveals Naseeruddin Shah felt awkward about the age gap with Sonam: ‘She’s younger than my daughter’
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What Happened?
Rajiv Rai discussed the making of 'Tridev', revealing that Naseeruddin Shah felt uneasy about romancing Sonam due to their age difference. Shah noted that Sonam is younger than his daughter.
Key points
- Rajiv Rai is known for directing 'Gupt: The Hidden Truth' and 'Tridev'.
- Naseeruddin Shah expressed discomfort about dancing in the song 'Tirchi Topiwale'.
- Shah mentioned that Sonam is younger than his daughter, Heeba Shah.
- Sonam was excited to work with Naseeruddin Shah despite the age difference.
- The film 'Tridev' also starred Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, and Madhuri Dixit.
Key insights
- The conversation reflects the evolving norms around age differences in the film industry.
- Naseeruddin Shah's honesty about his daughter's age indicates a shift in actor perspectives.
- Sonam's eagerness to work with Shah shows her respect for his talent over age considerations.
Why it matters
This discussion highlights the complexities of age differences in film casting.
Entities
Rajiv Rai· PersonNaseeruddin Shah· PersonSonam· PersonTridev· EventHeeba Shah· PersonSunny Deol· PersonJackie Shroff· PersonMadhuri Dixit· Person
Source
Times of India
