Vardhan Puri says that his grandfather Amrish Puri is his ‘God, Guru, and final inspiration’: ‘I never want to copy them in any way …’ – Exclusive.
Taking the name of mythological amritic Puri is a blessing and a responsibility. But for Vidhan Puri, it is not about being in the shadow of his iconic grandfather – it is about brightening its own light. In a special chat with Etimes, the young actor opens about legacyPersonality, and his unmarried love for cinema.
Inheritance and personality
Asked how he balances his family’s heritage by establishing his identity as an actor, Vardhan said, “As my grandson of my grandfather, he comes with his set of expectations, but I do not like to take pressure. When you take a lot of weight on your back, it is difficult to walk, run or fly.”A personal relationship for Amrish Puri
He further said, “He is my God, my guru, and my last inspiration. However, I never want to copy him in any way – I want to be a original because I know how much originality was there for him. Even today, where he is in the sky, I want him to look down and be proud of me for my own person.”
A vision for the future
“My goal is to make my identity as an actor and narrator. When I went away, I want the world to remember me as someone who made a difference in cinema. I was born for cinema, and I will die for cinema”, he concluded.
On the work front, Vidhan was last seen in ‘Bobby and Rishi’s love storyThe film was released on the OTT platform and is receiving heart reaction from the audience.
