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Vijay's Son Prefers Directing Over Acting
31 Jul
Summary
- Jason Sanjay debuts as director with Sundeep Kishan's Sigma.
- He would cast his father, Vijay, if Jason Statham collaborated.
- Jason initially dreamed of being a pilot before filmmaking.
Jason Sanjay, son of Tamil cinema star Vijay, is set to launch his directorial career with the upcoming film 'Sigma', starring Sundeep Kishan. Despite his familial ties to a prominent film dynasty, Sanjay expressed a clear passion for the craft of filmmaking over acting. He humorously noted that if Hollywood star Jason Statham were to express interest in working with him, his father, Vijay, would be his immediate casting choice.
Sanjay revealed that his path wasn't always set on cinema; he initially aspired to be a pilot and also considered a career in cricket. His fascination with filmmaking solidified during his late high school years and college. He pursued his passion by studying filmmaking in Canada, finding storytelling to be a lifelong interest that evolved into a professional pursuit.
His academic and volunteer experiences significantly shaped his understanding of cinema. Practical coursework involving commercial projects provided valuable hands-on experience. Furthermore, volunteering at the Toronto International Film Festival offered extensive exposure to global cinema, broadening his artistic perspective.
