There is no set formula to crack Bollywood, and no one knows this better than Sharib Hashmi, who was led to believe that offers would flood in after the critical acclaim of his 2012 film, Filmistaan. But he says “the experience prepared him” for the entertainment industry. “While I can’t believe all the good that has been happening [in my career], I will be fine if it all goes away the next day. After the lull post Filmistaan, I’m prepared for anything,” says the actor, who now has about six projects in his kitty.

Sharib, Sakshi and Vanshika on set