'Superboys of Malegaon' star Adarsh Gourav's ultimate dream is direction
What's the story
Adarsh Gourav, who is getting rave reviews for his performance in Superboys of Malegaon, wants to be a director. In the movie, he plays Nasir Shaikh—an actual person who started a revolutionary filmmaking culture with his shoestring-budget films.
This has reignited Gourav's dream of directing. He told Mid-Day, "Nasir Shaikh's journey is a testament to the power of passion...Nasir wanted to make films against all odds."
Role inspiration
Gourav's admiration for Shaikh's passion and creativity
Gourav went on to elaborate on how Shaikh's passion and creativity inspired him.
He said, "In some ways, it takes you back to the basics—why you do what you do."
"For me, this role is about honoring the spirit of dreamers like Nasir, who prove that where there's a story to tell, there is always a way to tell it."
Film release
The 'Superboys of Malegaon' trailer was released on Wednesday
The trailer of Superboys of Malegaon was released on Wednesday. Directed by Reema Kagti, the film features Gourav along with Shashank Arora and Vineet Kumar Singh.
The film delves into Shaikh and his friends' lives in a small Maharashtra town, where they pioneered a unique low-budget filmmaking culture with movies like Malegaon Ke Sholay and Malegaon Ka Don.
Career goals
Gourav's future aspirations in filmmaking
Gourav shared his long-term goal of exploring every facet of creative arts, with directing being a natural progression.
He said, "I know making a movie is hard, but Nasir made cinema with minimal resources and maximum heart."
"Playing him and how he navigates filmmaking with limited budgets...reminded me that cinema is not about grand sets and massive productions; at its core, it's the emotions it evokes."
Directorial vision
'This film has reignited my curiosity about filmmaking'
Gourav further expressed his desire to tell stories that are deeply human and push boundaries.
He said, "This film has reignited my curiosity about filmmaking. I see myself eventually stepping into direction because I want to tell stories that push boundaries and are deeply human."
"For now, I'm focused on honing my craft as an actor, but the idea of directing is always at the back of my mind. When the time is right, I'll take that leap."