Movie buffs have definitely watched Tumbbad and know of Sohum Shah. A period folk horror film, this one definitely put him on the map. And now, the brilliant and talented producer and actor has presented another movie, Crazxy, that is garnering rave reviews. In our latest episode of Sunday Brunch, our Editor-in-Chief, Kamiya Jani, met with him for a Rajasthani and Gujarati feast at Shree Thaker Bhojnalaya in Kalbadevi. This episode wasn’t just about his phenomenal movies but also about his love for food, his comfort with simple things in life, and much more. To learn how this episode went, watch the full video on the Curly Tales YouTube channel.
Sohum Shah Was Mentored By Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Hailing from Ganganagar in Rajasthan, Sohum Shah is a Marwadi who is also fluent in Punjabi. He revealed that even though Ganganagar is technically a Rajasthani city, it also has strong Punjabi influences since it is located at the Rajasthan-Punjab border. In fact, the food in the city reflects this blend, with Punjabi flavours in abundance. While most Rajasthani cities are known for traditional delicacies like Dal Baati Churma, Ganganagar offers a different experience with a strong Punjabi touch.
Talking about his journey to becoming an actor, Sohum Shah made an interesting revelation. He shared that his first-ever acting teacher was none other than the phenomenal actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Before Nawaz became a prominent actor himself, he used to coach other actors. He stayed with Sohum in Ganganagar for a month to mentor him and help him refine his acting skills. During his stay, one of Sohum’s friends used to take Nawaz to Punjab to indulge in authentic Punjabi delicacies. It is a memory that Nawaz still cherishes!
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He Celebrates Diwali In His Hometown Every Year
Speaking fondly about his hometown, Sohum shared that agriculture is the main occupation in Ganganagar. He emphasised that while Rajasthan is often associated with deserts, Ganganagar is quite the opposite, with an abundance of water, much like the towns in Punjab. Sohum Shah still visits the city frequently and makes sure to celebrate Diwali at home every year. He recalled that there was only one year when he didn’t visit Ganganagar for Diwali, and his mother was furious with him. It is an important festival that he prefers to celebrate in his hometown with his family.
Later in the episode, Sohum Shah talked about his passion for filmmaking and much more. Tune in to the full episode to see how it went!
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