sara ali khan, veer pahariya, akshay kumar

Veer Pahariya, known for his dynamic and stylish personality, is all set to make his debut with the film Sky Force. The film’s trailer created a buzz online, with fans and audiences showering it with praise. In his first-ever interview with Bollywood Bubble, Veer spoke with host Ankita Bhalla about his personal and professional journey. He also shared insights about his experiences working with his Sky Force co-stars, Akshay Kumar and Sara Ali Khan.

Veer Pahariya on working with Akshay Kumar

When asked about his experience on working with Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya had the most generous and humble answer. Veer stated, “I think I met Akshay Sir for the first time five days before the shoot. I was nervous because I had heard stories about him pulling people’s legs and had watched his interviews to prepare. But he was very sweet, welcoming, and incredibly supportive. He boosted my confidence and told me not to overthink or get distracted by others. He encouraged me to focus on my work and assured me that I was on the right path. Meeting such an experienced senior and getting such guidance was invaluable.”

“One thing I truly learned from him is that he is still a student of life and cinema. He continues to work hard and is the most diligent person in the room. He advised me not to take anything personally because people will always have opinions. He emphasised keeping your head down, focusing on your work, and letting your work define you and earn you respect,” Pahariya disclosed.

Veer on his friendship off-screen with co-actor Sara Ali Khan

The actor shares a close bond with Sky Force co-actor and his on-screen love interest Sara Ali Khan. Speaking about his rapport with Sara, Veer stated, “She is an incredibly hardworking actress who brought life to her role. She is eager to prove herself as a performer and worked with immense dedication and passion. She taught me a lot because of her vast experience in the industry. I feel very fortunate to have worked with such talented individuals in my first film.”

Veer Pahariya on bagging the Sky Force alongside Akshay Kumar

Talking about how he landed the upcoming aerial war action film, Veer said, “I was working at Maddock Films as an AD, and the shoot for Bhediya had just wrapped up. This was around June or July 2021. At that time, Amar Sir knew I wanted to be an actor, and Abhishek, who is now my director for Sky Force, was an associate on that film.”

He continued, “I asked them how I could proceed and what films they were planning to make, but at that time, nobody had any idea because Bhediya was their biggest and most ambitious project. As an assistant, I spent a lot of time there, practising lines with other actors and helping with casting for different shows. That’s when I found out about a casting opportunity at Maddock.”

Veer revealed what Abhishek Anil Kapur, the director of Sky Force said to him, “He said he liked my drive because he saw his younger self in me. He mentioned that he was a first-generation producer, coming from a finance background, and had faced many odds to make a name for himself in Bollywood. He saw that same hunger in me, and the character in the film reflected that as well.”

The actor also shared that the shoot of Sky Force began two and a half years after his audition. Alongside Veer Pahariya, Akshay Kumar, Nimrat Kaur, Sharad Kelkar and Sara Ali Khan will be seen in Sky Force. Releasing on 24 January 2025, Sky Force is helmed by Abhishek Anil Kapur, Sandeep Kewlani.

Watch the full interview here

Interview transcribed by Sarni Rathod

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