Mumbai, June 20 -- In an industry often drawn to spectacle and star lineage, actor and casting director Abhishek Banerjee has drawn attention to the quiet, compelling ascent of Siddhant Chaturvedi, whom he describes as a "rare pick" in contemporary Hindi cinema.
While many would expect industry veterans or more established stars to top such a list, Banerjee's praise for Siddhant was both deliberate and deeply genuine. "Siddhant Chaturvedi is my rarest find. I'll take his name because he has given very important performances. We cast him in inside edge as the character of a Dalit bowler - and that choice is deliberate and important to highlight."
Banerjee's voice laced out with admiration saying, "The first time I saw him, I knew there is ...