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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nKunal Kemmu<\/a> is gearing up for the release of his second directorial, \u2018VIBE\u2019, which also marks his first outing as a producer. In a conversation with Mid-Day, the actor-filmmaker opened up about casting his mother-in-law and veteran actor Sharmila Tagore<\/a> in the film, admitting that he was initially \u201cintimidated\u201d to approach her. Kunal also revealed whether directing himself has changed the way he approaches his performances as an actor.<\/p>\n Sharmila Tagore is set to return to the big screen with Kunal Kemmu\u2019s \u2018VIBE\u2019, and the actor-filmmaker admitted that approaching his mother-in-law for the role was not easy. Speaking to the publication, Kunal revealed that he was nervous about asking Sharmila to be part of the film and was unsure about how she would react to the role.\u201cI was intimidated to ask her, but once she said yes, I was excited to have her. I was grateful too, and I am very happy to see her in the film,\u201d Kunal told Mid-Day.The director also explained that he wanted to present Sharmila\u2019s character in a cinematic manner and personally approached her with the part.\u201cI wanted to present the role in a cinematic way. I told her that I wanted her to play the part, and I’m grateful that she agreed to do it,\u201d Kunal added.Once Sharmila gave her approval, Kunal\u2019s initial hesitation turned into excitement about having the veteran actor on board.<\/p>\n With \u2018VIBE\u2019, Sharmila Tagore is set to return to Hindi cinema after a long gap. She was last seen in the 2010 Bollywood film \u2018Break Ke Baad\u2019. She later appeared in the Bengali psychological drama \u2018Puratawn\u2019 in 2025, which received critical acclaim and performed well commercially. Her inclusion in \u2018VIBE\u2019 adds another layer of interest to Kunal\u2019s upcoming directorial, particularly given their family connection.<\/p>\n Kunal Kemmu is wearing multiple hats in \u2018VIBE\u2019. Besides directing the film, he is also leading the cast as an actor. However, the filmmaker says he does not allow his responsibilities as a director to interfere with his approach to acting. Asked by the publication whether his experience behind the camera has influenced the way he performs, Kunal explained that he keeps the two processes separate.\u201cActually, I don’t mix acting and direction simultaneously. Film is a director’s medium, and I have to deliver what the director wants. I never go to the monitor to look at my shots, because then I will be thinking if it’s okay according to me or not. If the director says, \u2018We got it,\u2019 then we got it,\u201d he said.Kunal added that he follows the same principle when directing himself, evaluating his performance in the larger context of the film rather than simply judging it from his own perspective.\u201cSo, similarly, when I am directing myself, I will go and see that performance and see if it works for everyone in the film, so my approach towards acting hasn’t particularly changed,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n Kunal also opened up about his tendency to critically assess his own work. However, he said that he approached his performance in \u2018VIBE\u2019 differently, choosing to trust his instincts and stay true to the character he had envisioned.\u201cI was always critical of my performances. But in this film, I am staying true to the writer in me because I envisioned everyone doing something,\u201d Kunal said.He further explained that his approach to acting differs from what may work for other performers.\u201cAnd especially with me, because I know myself, I try to play every character as honestly as I can. Some actors have to find characters that suit their tonality and style. But when it came to me, I just let my instinct take over and hoped it would work. And if it doesn’t, I’ll learn from it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u2018Vibe\u2019 marks Kunal Kemmu\u2019s return to the director\u2019s chair after his directorial debut \u2018Madgaon Express\u2019. The upcoming film also marks his first stint as a producer. Written and directed by Kunal, \u2018VIBE\u2019 is an action-comedy featuring an ensemble cast that includes Kunal Kemmu, Preity Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava, Dinesh Lal Yadav aka Nirahua, Yashpal Sharma<\/a> and Vanshika Dhir. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on September 18.<\/div>\nKunal Kemmu was \u2018intimidated\u2019 to ask Sharmila Tagore for \u2018VIBE\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Sharmila Tagore returns to the big screen with \u2018Vibe\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Has directing changed Kunal Kemmu\u2019s approach to acting?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
Kunal Kemmu says he has always been \u2018critical\u2019 of his performances<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
About Kunal Kemmu\u2019s \u2018VIBE\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n