In a recent interview, Aftab Shivdasani, who recently turned 47, opened up about his life, career, and the joys of fatherhood. He shared that he has once again embraced the tradition of celebrating birthdays, thanks to his wife, Nin, and daughter, Nevaeh, whom he credits with bringing the ‘cake and candles’ back into his life.
Reflecting on his childhood birthdays, the actor remembered family celebrations with streamers, balloons, and games. He noted that his career, which began at a young age, had taken precedence over such celebrations. He reminisced about his early career, from the Farex baby to his breakthrough film ‘Mast’.
Shivdasani described his approach to his career as a continuous learning process, always open to gaining knowledge from various sources. He views his journey as an adventure, filled with both highs and lows. He feels at ease and confident in front of the camera. The actor also admitted to being shy in his personal life and highlighted the role of his family, and particularly his wife, in bringing joy into his life. He values the world of filmmaking and cinema and how it has shaped his life.
Discussing key moments in his life, Shivdasani identified his marriage to Nin Dusanj and the birth of his daughter, Nevaeh, as major milestones. He spoke about his upcoming projects, including ‘Welcome To The Jungle’, the sequel ‘Masti’ and the horror film, ‘Kasur 2’. Regarding the perception of a ‘comeback’, Shivdasani emphasized his focus on quality over quantity, stating his belief that he’s been waiting for the right roles.
When questioned about feeling shortchanged as an actor, Shivdasani asserted that he concentrates on his performances and is grateful for his career. He acknowledged the transformative changes in filmmaking, especially with social media and OTT platforms. He shared his approach of adapting to new technologies and content creation styles.