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Nawazuddin on daughter Shora's debut: 'Getting offers, but...'

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The actor wants his daughter to focus on her schooling and build a solid foundation through an extensive institutional acting program lasting up to two years. She has already completed acting workshops in London and joined her father on stage for a dozen theatre productions across the United States. To supplement this preparation, he is curating her cinematic education with classic films like "The Godfather" and "Pulp Fiction" rather than light entertainment.

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  • Film industry offers are being turned down to keep the teenager focused on schooling and…: Film industry offers are being turned down to keep the teenager focused on schooling and formal training.
  • Early artistic preparation has included international stage performances and professional…: Early artistic preparation has included international stage performances and professional acting workshops in London.
  • The young talent is being exposed to serious cinema featuring acclaimed actors like Nasee…: The young talent is being exposed to serious cinema featuring acclaimed actors like Naseeruddin Shah and Om Puri.

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui wants his 16-year-old daughter Shora to take her time before entering the film industry. Although she has already performed in theatre, attended workshops abroad and started receiving film offers, the actor wants her to complete her education and undergo formal acting training before making her Bollywood debut. He is also introducing her to films that he believes can help her understand the craft better.

In a recent conversation with ABP News, Nawazuddin spoke about Shora's interest in acting and how he is helping her prepare. He revealed that the two travelled to the US and performed 10-12 shows together. She also attended workshops in London.

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“She has done theatre with me,” he said, adding that he now wants her to enrol in a good institution for a long-term acting course, possibly lasting a year and a half or two years. He believes that building a strong foundation is important before she takes up professional acting…

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