Siddhant Chaturvedi opens up on friendships in Bollywood & the realities of star schedules

Siddhant Chaturvedi applauded for his role as a stand-up comedian in "Kho Gaye Hum Kahan," is making waves with his nuanced portrayal of a young millennial entangled in the intricacies of friendships, starring alongside Ananya Panday and Adarsh Gourav. Despite collaborating with Bollywood's biggest stars, Siddhant reveals in a recent interview that he doesn't feel the need to conform, maintaining a pragmatic view on friendships within the film industry.

Speaking with IndiaToday.in, Siddhant shared insights into his approach to friendships on film sets. For him, the film environment is primarily a workspace where he creates and collaborates before returning home. Genuine friendships naturally blossom during this process, and Siddhant has formed meaningful connections with individuals like the director of "Kho Gaye Hum Kahan," Arjun Varain Singh, and co-actor Adarsh Gourav.

Recognizing the unpredictable schedules of actors, Siddhant highlighted that he may not meet some friends regularly, citing Ishaan Khatter as an example. Despite infrequent interactions, the bond remains strong. Siddhant empathetically acknowledged the demanding schedules of big stars, understanding their limited time for personal interactions due to numerous commitments.

He further said, “I work with big stars. They also don't have time. They must be so busy. I feel like, ‘I have to do this.’ I haven't reached a single drop of where they are. They are trying to balance their lives. They have so many eyes on them, and so many duties to perform. They don't have the time to entertain you."

However, when interactions do occur at events, Siddhant emphasized the warmth exchanged, with hugs and inquiries about well-being. The "Gehraiyaan" actor acknowledged the professionalism of his peers, understanding the necessity to disconnect from the outside world during the creative process. Importantly, he expressed contentment with this dynamic, harboring no complaints.

For Siddhant, fitting in is not the priority. Coming from outside the industry, he expressed gratitude for the warm reception he has received. While working alongside industry giants, he emphasized the kindness and support he has encountered. Siddhant expressed his intention to continue collaborating with the best, recognizing that expecting more would be unrealistic.