Govinda’s son Yashwardhan Ahuja reveals how he took Ranbir Kapoor’s advice before starting his film career: ‘You need to live life away from Bollywood’ | Bollywood News
Actor Yashwardhan Ahuja, son of Govinda and Sunita Ahuja, will soon be making his Bollywood debut alongside National Award-winning director Sai Rajesh. In a conversation with TOI, the debutante talked about his struggles and the journey that has brought him to this stage. The young actor has reportedly waited on the sidelines for nine years after graduating from the MetFilm School in London.
Talking about his father, he mentioned the effect his father and his advice have had on him. He said dad Govinda believes everyone has a unique path in life, he also advised him not to abuse on camera. He recalled how Govinda never rehearsed for his parts; once he saw the script, the dialogues seemed to be embedded in his mind. He described his father as ‘the best when it comes to dancing and comedy’.
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Yashwardhan obviously had a different childhood from his father who had to start working to provide for his household, but it comes with its own pressures. Ahuja shared that he got advice from someone who is probably the highest authority on coming from a family involved in the film industry, Ranbir Kapoor. He said Ranbir made him see that he needed to live a life away from Bollywood and get himself educated in films in order to build his own perceptions and beliefs. Yash went to London to learn acting. The actor appreciated Ranbir further calling him a great actor and praised his vision as a filmmaker.
It is said that Govinda gave 100 auditions before landing a part. Yashwardhan has bagged his first role on his 79th attempt, so it seems that the son currently has a slight lead. Will the second generation outshine the first? That remains to be seen as we wait for another newcomer to make a mark on the industry.
