{
  "id": 4334623,
  "title": "'I Shouldn’t Become An Additional Director For Him': Paresh Rawal On Sharing Screen Space With Son Aditya",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/i-shouldnt-become-an-additional-director-for-him-paresh-rawal-on",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T03:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/i-shouldnt-become-an-additional-director-for-him-paresh-rawal-on-sharing-screen-space-with-son-aditya"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Paresh Rawal shares first on-screen moment with son Aditya in film Pastt Tense. The actor was initially not in the film, as it was first offered to his son. However, after listening to director Ananth Mahadevan's story, Rawal felt compelled to be a part of it. Aditya sees the chance to share the screen with his father as particularly special, given his growing career and the emotionally charged thriller nature of the film. Rawal praised Mahadevan's assured and prepared directing style, highlighting his appreciation for the opportunity and his father's involvement. When informed of the script, Rawal did not peek at Aditya's copy, maintaining their privacy. Aditya found the story compelling, and his character conflicted and complex, making the role irresistible. While excited, Rawal was cautious not to overshadow his son or act as an additional director. The two shared a four-to-five-day shoot, with neither feeling undue pressure from their familial relationship. Rawal expressed looking forward to future collaborations with his elder son Aniruddha on screen.",
  "summary": "For Paresh Rawal and son Aditya Rawal, Pastt Tense is a first; the two actors share screen space for the first time. Interestingly, Paresh was not originally part of the film; the project was first offered to Aditya. But after hearing Ananth Mahadevan’s story, Paresh was so impressed that he says he “almost ventured out of the way” to be part of it. For Aditya, the opportunity to share the frame…",
  "key_points": [
    "Paresh Rawal joins Aditya in film Pastt Tense for first on-screen moment.",
    "Aditya sees opportunity as special due to growing career and emotionally charged thriller.",
    "Rawal praises director's assured style, maintains privacy with son during filming."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Paresh Rawal's decision to share screen space with son Aditya in Pastt Tense marks a significant milestone in their relationship, blending personal and professional dynamics without overshadowing his son's growing career.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}