Sinha of mythological actor-prose-pronouncement Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha’s son Kush have entered Hindi cinema wearing a director’s cap. Her first film, ‘Nikita Roy’, in which sister and actor Sonakshi Sinha starred in The Titular Role, has been released in theaters. In a special interview with Indianody.inSinha spoke in length about her aspirations as a director, her sister’s faith in her acting, heritage, which she has to maintain, and a star-kid: to treat the most dreaded word as a napotism. Part:

1. Why did you take so much time to start your direction?

Every film has its own time and hence every filmmaker. For me, it was important to participate in the direction only for this. I wanted to be emotionally, creative and logically fully prepared. I spent years to work on film sets, write scripts and understand the nuances of storytelling, production and audience engagement. Those years were necessary. I believe that Nikita Roy came to me at the right time when I had to say something meaningful, and there was maturity to tell it well. Directory debuts are not just about opportunities; They are also about time, and it was mine.

2. Did you choose ‘Nikita Roy’?

‘Nikita Roy’ disturbed me from the moment when the concept came together. This is a story that balances the mystery with human complexity. The characters are well defined, and emotional undercurrents are real and powerful. I have always been designed for stories that live in gray, where supernatural, psychological and individual world collides. This story offered that place. It was not just about adventure, it was about stress, atmosphere and ignorant layers within people. I saw the opportunity to make a film in it that is immersive and attractive, but also in thoughtful and feelings.

3. What did you choose Sonakshi Sinha as your Nikita Roy? Is this because when you get an actor at home, why are you upset to see further?

Sonakshi is the first and foremost, a very capable actor. I did not cast her because she is my sister. I cast her as she fits the role of Nikita Roy with punishment. I knew that he had the required limit, restraint and intensity for such a character, someone was going to deal with internal and external conflicts, which leads to an emotional weight while navigating an unstable reality. Of course, having a level of comfort and understanding with your lead actor is a bonus. But the decision was purely based on performance, not proximity.

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4. Come from the background of the film helped you to give more shape to your skills?

Being the background of the film can give you access to the ecosystem, but this is where it ends. Disha is a completely different journey from acting or being part of the audience. I had to make a lot unknown and start from the ground. I worked as an advertisement, managed continuity, learned to handle chaos on the set, written script, and even made short films independently. I academically studied filmmaking and script writing, but it was a everyday task on the floor that shaped my understanding. My background helped to open some doors, but I had to earn my seat in the room and then proved that I deserve to live.

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5. You are the son of a great actor, and the brother of another popular star – are you not afraid that you will have to deal with the ‘Napo’ tag because you are making your career?

You cannot choose the family in which you are born, but you can choose the values by which you live and you can exclude the work you do. I know about the conversation around the privilege, and I do not dismiss them. But I also know that discipline, flexibility and learning quantity have reached here. As my father told me early, it is not harder than everyone to prove you worthy, if not difficult, then you have to do hard work. And I have taken it from heart. My goal is to let the work speak. If the stories I tell, it connects with people, then it can be more than any label.

6. What kind of creative discussion is there between you and your sister? And how different are they when you sit with your father?

Both relationships are very different but equally rich. With Sonakshi, it is a greater rest, informal back and forth. We exchange ideas, talk about roles, performances and sometimes industry situation. There is mutual respect, and since we have collaborated on ‘Nikita Roy’, that bond has also developed creatively.

With my father, discussions are deep, lies in experience and perspective. He lives through decades of cinema, social change and storytelling. Their advice is layered and thoughtful, and if you are ready to listen then there is a lot to learn. Their focus is often on ‘Why’ behind a story, not only ‘what.’ This helps me zoom out and see a big picture.

Kush’s Sinha’s ‘Nikita Roy’ depicts Sonakshi as a suspicious writer-recipient, which reduces supernatural claims, and faces a challenging case. The film also includes Paresh Rawal, Arjun Rampal and Suhail Nayyar. The film has received positive reviews from critics.