Published On May 19, 2024
Viraj Ghelani speaks to Sneha Menon Desai about his journey from SoBo (South of Borivali) to SoFra (South of France). The actor, comedian and content creator opens up about what it’s really like to attend the Cannes Film Festival, his upcoming Gujarati film Jhamkudi, and what it means to represent his community at a global platform. He also addresses the lack of respect that content creators receive online, emphasising that “all art is art”. For his part, Ghelani tries to stay true to himself, constantly strives to be better, and doesn’t let the fame get to his head.
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00:00 - At Cannes'24 with Viraj Ghelani
00:38 - From SoBo to SoFra
01:27 - What did Viraj’s friends tell him before he left for Cannes
03:20 - Being invited to some after parties
04:44 - Viraj’s Gujarati Film Debut
07:45 - Preparing for Cannes’24
08:52 - Hate comments and dealing with the same
11:02 - Wearing popularity very lightly
12:39 - Not sufficing to just be a content creator
14:02 - Making sure his ears are always on the ground
15:07 - Turning into an actor
16:27 - What is Viraj manifesting?
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