Instead of going the normal route and getting a popular name to join the cast, you chose to bring forth a bunch of new faces, was there any specific thought behind this?
The conceptualisation of the vision of the show was to create a completely fresh approach towards the manner in which youth shows were made. The characters had to come across as real and believability becomes a major factor in making the show work. Thus it was decided to get newcomers to the cast. The casting process itself took a year with thousands of auditions across India. Once the actors were shortlisted, they were put through rigorous training and actor workshops to get their characters and their inter personal dynamics and chemistry pitch perfect. We are thankful today that their portrayal has been appreciated so much on screen.

What advice would you offer to young people looking to break into the entertainment industry, and how can they best prepare themselves for success?
The advice would be to spend the initial formative years getting as much on ground training in scripting to shoots and then post production. This gives a 360 degree view of the business before deciding what area the person chooses to specialise in. It takes years to hone the craft and one has to be prepared for the long haul. Hence it is extremely necessary that the person views it not just as an occupation but more a passion. This is the only way he / she will be able to go through the rigmarole and emerge successful in this field.

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In what ways does Dharmaveer Media City differ from other media cities in India, and what advantages does it offer to those working in the entertainment industry?
The media city will be the first of its kind offering the most state of the art facilities and infrastructure. It will be future proof for emerging technologies like AR / VR , Virtual production etc in which direction the industry is moving towards. The advantage that will also offer will be a one stop shop for all the needs of those working in the entertainment industry in close proximity to Mumbai. It will also function as a hub for skill development training quality manpower required for the betterment of the industry. The media city will also focus on using India’s skilled manpower available at a lower cost and also cutting edge technology to attract a lot of foreign productions. 

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