Shweta Tripathi shares she is grateful that filmmakers took a chance on her a decade ago and now she wants to take a chance on others, as she launches her production house, named Bandarful, to platform talented artistes
Shweta Tripathi
Ten years ago, as Shweta Tripathi starred in Masaan (2015), she saw how the film propelled the careers of many, including that of director Neeraj Ghaywan, actors Vicky Kaushal, Richa Chadha, and her. As the acclaimed film completed a decade on July 24, Tripathi felt ready to launch her own production house, Bandarful. It’s more than a business move; she says the decision comes from the desire to create a space where talent meets opportunity.
(L-R) Shweta Tripathi with Masaan director Neeraj Ghaywan
“Right from the beginning, I’ve had support from people like Guneet Monga [Kapoor], Anurag Kashyap, and Karan Johar. I never felt like an outsider. I’m happy that filmmakers took a chance on me. They saw beyond the stereotypes and noticed the talent in me. Now, I want to see that in others and give them a platform,” says the new producer.
Often, we wait for others to drive change, notes the actor. By launching the production house, she wanted to take the lead in ushering in new talent. “There are so many talented people. If I have the resources, at least I will be able to provide them with an opportunity. It’s easy to point fingers at others for not supporting such talents, but we first need to ask ourselves: What am I doing for them? That was the original thought behind launching this venture.”
Bandarful’s first film, featuring Tillotama Shome, is in pre-production. Revealing that she has begun casting for her next, Tripathi says she wants to tell stories with like-minded people. “It’s about collaborating with people who care about art and about making a difference.”
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