Shorey theory

Irrespective of the film or the length of his role, actor Ranvir Shorey has always gotten noticed. He tells CS about how luck brought him to Bollywood

Breaking into Bollywood

My biggest challenge is surviving in the industry. People can't figure out where to place me as a comedian or as a character actor. But I am not complaining since I didn't aspire to be a hero in the first place.

I was working as an assistant director with Channel V when Shashank Ghosh pushed me to start anchoring. Films were a gradual progression. Personally, I feel that it's been quite decent so far.

Right now, I am doing both alternative and mainstream cinema but I always feel that I am treading a fine line.

Passion for cinema

I love cinema that's rooted in reality and has an edge to it. The subject or story is very important for me.



I loved No Smoking and Bheja Fry. In fact, with Bheja Fry, I felt that I had pushed myself too far. It was quite crazy. I was very relieved when it was declared a hit.

Since I work mostly in small budget movies, I sometimes take certain risks with my looks et al, which can be counter productive. But at the same time, I feel lucky to work in the kind of films I believe in.

My movies, my world

My world revolves around movies and I watch films from all over the world. Music is my next passion. My taste in music is very eclectic and depends on my mood.
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I listen to Qawwali, rock, pop, classical and country music. Sting is my all-time favourite. Reading is one of my many past-times.

But I read a lot of philosophical and non-fiction books since I get my usual dose of fiction from all the film scripts I go through.