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Celebs Share Teacher's Day Lessons From Mentors
5 Sep
Summary
- Shakti Arora credits grandfather for life and acting wisdom.
- Shiny Doshi finds inspiration in Ekta Kapoor's vision and work ethic.
- Riddhima Pandit acknowledges multiple industry professionals for guidance.
As Teacher's Day arrived, Mumbai Mirror heard from prominent figures in the entertainment industry about their professional mentors. Shakti Arora fondly recalled his grandfather, Chandrashekhar Vaidya, as his greatest teacher. He emphasized that beyond acting craft, his grandfather imparted crucial life lessons on conduct, handling success and failure, and the continuous pursuit of knowledge, often reminding him that 'life is a school.'
Shiny Doshi identified producer Ekta Kapoor as a significant influence. Having grown up watching Kapoor's shows, Doshi was inspired to enter television acting. She noted Kapoor's vision, work ethic, and conviction as particularly impactful, teaching that success stems from discipline and passion, not just talent.
Riddhima Pandit shared that her learning has been a cumulative process. She credited her initial understanding of filmmaking nuances to cinematographer Vikas Sivaraman and makeup artist Vipul Bhagat. Furthermore, she acknowledged Nadira Babbarji as a foundational guru during her early acting career, viewing herself as a blend of all these influences.
