Aaishvary Thackeray isn’t just another debutant, rather he’s stepping into cinema with a presence that’s already turning heads. It’s his raw talent and conviction that even caught filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s attention. Anurag Kashyap recently opened up about how he discovered Aaishvary Thackeray, revealing that it was the young talent’s compelling showreel that caught his attention. Known for launching and nurturing unconventional talent, Kashyap spoke about his first impression of Aaishvary Thackeray, who is already being spoken of as the most exciting debutant of the year.
“I discovered Aaishvary through his showreel. He was performing monologues of Irrfan Khan and Manoj Bajpayee. And then he did a monologue from Shool — a film I wrote dialogues for. And I didn’t know who this boy was, I thought he’s a North Indian,” said Kashyap, who was clearly impressed by Aaishvary’s intensity and delivery. Seeing a young actor channel such powerful performances with authenticity left the filmmaker intrigued. It wasn’t until later that Kashyap learned of Aaishvary’s background and identity.
Aaishvary Thackeray, the grandson of Shiv Sena supremo Balasaheb Thackeray, has largely stayed away from the limelight despite hailing from a prominent political family. His entry into the acting world, however, seems to be taking shape with a strong foundation, especially with a filmmaker like Kashyap taking note of his work. From the teaser to the songs that have released, audiences are already sensing something different about him. He has an on-screen gravitas and maturity that’s already earning him a reputation as a “man amongst boys” in the industry.
Aaishvary Thackeray will make his Bollywood debut with his upcoming film Nishaanchi directed by Anurag Kashyap. And according to the reports even before the release of his debut film, Aaishvary has already been signed on for another project with filmmaker Sai Rajesh for the Hindi remake of the Telugu hit Baby. Mentored by acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap and with a series of projects already underway, Aaishvary Thackeray is rapidly emerging as one of the most highly anticipated debutants to watch in the industry.
