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2023PGdocumentary

First Act

2023PGdocumentary

Child actors and their parents share their experiences in the Hindi film and TV industry, revealing the challenges faced in pursuit of success.

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Child actors and their parents share their experiences in the Hindi film and TV industry, revealing the challenges faced in pursuit of success.

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Deepa Bhatiadirector

Deepa Bhatiawriter

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First Act chronicles the journey of child actors and their parents into the Hindi film and TV industry. Through interviews with older child actors, parents, casting directors and filmmakers, the series explores the ecosystem within which children must perform and the challenges they face to achieve the family dream.

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