Overview
- Late June coverage confirmed that Vir Hirani will make his acting debut in Pritam and Pedro and that the series will premiere on JioHotstar on July 3.
- Rajkumar Hirani said he insisted his son audition and meet director Avinash Arun rather than be handed the part, telling Vir he would not impose his choice.
- Avinash Arun watched Vir’s stage performance with director Feroz Abbas Khan and reviewed dozens of audition tapes before deciding to cast him opposite Arshad Warsi.
- Vir’s prior training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and recent theatre work are being presented by sources as the foundation for his casting and credibility.
- Co-star Arshad Warsi praised Vir’s conduct and work ethic and described a protective on-set relationship, while observers note the series marks Rajkumar Hirani’s streaming debut and may shape how established filmmakers introduce new talent on OTT platforms.