A Quote by Vignesh Shivan
I usually prefer casting actors from our own industry.
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There is so much to learn that I find the entire debate that Pakistani actors shouldn't work elsewhere senseless. By working in other countries, we're able to move out of our comfort zones, learn more, and bring that back to our own industry.
I loved doing casting because I love actors, and I am very conscious of what actors do. But I always wanted to be a producer.
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