Kantara Chapter 1: Rishab Shetty recalls how he balanced acting and directing

Updated On: 25 September, 2025 06:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Actor and director Rishab Shetty has broken his silence, recalling instances when he would transition between acting and directing on the sets of Kantara Chapter 1. He called the transition organic, given the nature of the character he plays

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Filmmaker and actor Rishab Shetty, who is gearing up for his much-awaited upcoming film, Kantara Chapter 1, recently opened up about the challenge of simultaneously directing and acting in his upcoming film. He spoke about the challenges during an interview where Shetty shared insights into the intricacies of managing both roles on set.

Rishab Shetty opens up about acting and directing Kantara Chapter 1

The dual challenge of starring and directing on several sequences forced the actor into constant role-switching. "In some action sequences I was performing, and at the same time, in the background, there were issues. Immediately I would grab the mic, go to a height and talk to the artists. It used to switch immediately between actor and director. But the character I play is also like that — so it felt organic,” he recalls.

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