Shriya Pilgaonkar: ‘My father completed 60 years in the industry'

Actor Shriya Pilgaonakar does not have to step out of her home in search of inspiration for the career path that she is in Known for her work in Fan lsquoGuilty Mindsrsquo The Broken Newsrsquo and others Shriya is also the daughter of the talented artists Sachin and Supriya Pilgaonkar Having grown up in such a household artistic abilities have surely rubbed off on her While both her parents have a strong influence on her on the occasion of fatherrsquos day we look at Shriyarsquos bond with Sachin Pilgaonkar and how his rich journey inspired her to take the creative path and explore more than one thingFatherrsquos adviceTalking about her father in an exclusive interview with middaycom Shriya said ldquoThis year my father completed 60 years in the industry There are only a handful of people who have managed to have a thriving career for so long My father at the age of 5 won his first National award for a Marathi film called Ha Maza Marg Ekla 1962 Throughout his career he has taken so many roles in acting direction choreography producing and singing which always inspired me He has always told me never to stop learning and learn from my juniors and seniors He has always told me that the best way to be different is to be yourself and that no work is too big or small When I see the love and goodwill he has that really makes me understand what the joy of being an actor isrdquoShriya stresses that her love for stories comes from her father who used to narrate new stories to her every night when she was a kid ldquoHe would take me on an adventure with all these characters he would create Somewhere my love for stories and cinema comes from all the stories that my father told me as a childrdquoCollaborating with her fatherWhen Shriya decided to take the path of acting Sachin Pilgaonkar was more than happy and supportive ldquoHes somebody who has introduced many actors and writers So when he saw me perform on stage for the first time he didnt look at it as his daughter performing but he saw an artist performing on stagerdquo After watching her perform on stage the fatherdaughter duo worked together for Shriyarsquos debut Marathi film lsquoEkulti Ekrsquo which was directed produced and costarred by her fatherOn what keeps him relevant even after 60 yearsldquoIm so proud of him Hes finished shooting for his 23rd film as a director and he has acted in more than 200 films Hes still hungry to do more still passionate For me that is the most beautiful example that I have before me which inspires me to work harder and to do betterrdquo the actress sharedElaborating on how her father keeps himself relevant Shriya said ldquoI have seen my father handle his sixtyyear career with so much passion love and grace and strength Never heard him utter the word tired He truly loves his work and it is his genuine passion for growth that has allowed him to explore or expand in so many directions that makes him and his work relevant todayrdquoTaking advice and feedback Sachin and Supriya have always encouraged their daughter Shriya to follow her instincts and carve her path But they are always there whenever she reaches out for guidance says Shriya ldquoMy father helps me a lot with my dialects He always told me as an actor no one should be able to tell based on how you speak where youre from And he is so good with languages and thats why hes been able to work in so many different film industries as well I enjoy discussing cinema and film with him He has such incredible stories and his experience is invaluable to merdquo