On our latest episode of Sunday Brunch, our Editor-in-Chief, Kamyia Jani, met with Sohum Shah, the brilliant mind behind Tumbbad. Hailing from Ganganagar, Rajasthan, he channelled his passion for filmmaking and acting into creating Tumbbad, and what a success it was! In this episode, we enjoyed some traditional Rajasthani delicacies with him while discussing his journey into filmmaking and acting, his childhood in Ganganagar, his upcoming movie Crazxy, and much more. Tune in to the full episode on the Curly Tales YouTube channel to learn all about it.
Sohum Shah Revealed All About Tumbbad 2
Talking about the success of Tumbbad and how much the audience appreciated it, Sohum mentioned that the film’s success came slowly. Over time, people truly recognised what he had created, setting high expectations for Crazxy as well. Sohum shared that a parallel cannot be drawn between the two films. While Tumbbad spans over 30 years, Crazxy takes place within just 24 hours, revolving around a man whose daughter gets kidnapped. Tumbbad challenged conventions and offered audiences something unique, whereas Crazy is entirely unpredictable.
Finally, we got him to spill some secrets about Tumbbad 2! He revealed that the writing for the film is complete, and they will likely begin shooting in 2025 or early 2026. Speaking about changing audience preferences in Bollywood films and web series, Sohum expressed his surprise when Tumbbad was first released, given its slow start and low success expectations. However, he was even more shocked when the film performed exceptionally well despite already being available on OTT platforms. This, he believes, signals a shift in what audiences want to see.
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This Is The Reason Behind His Success
Tumbbad was the film that made Sohum Shah widely known, but it came after facing multiple rejections. Was it resilience that ultimately led to his success? Sohum believes that while resilience is crucial, his unwavering self-belief plays an equally important role. He recalled his father’s words that nothing beats hard work, which he continues to live by. At the same time, he credits destiny, believing that a great destiny is also an essential element of success.
To learn more about his childhood in Ganganagar, Rajasthan, watch the full episode on the Curly Tales YouTube channel.
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