First Act Trailer: Jugal Hansraj, Darsheel Safary, Sarika Share Their Experience As A Child Actor

Prime Video launched the trailer of its docuseries First Act on Wednesday. The docuseries explores the journey of child actors and their parents in the Hindi TV and film industry. 

Prime Video launched the trailer of its docuseries First Act on Wednesday.

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New Delhi: Prime Video launched the trailer of its docuseries First Act on Wednesday. The docuseries explores the journey of child actors and their parents in the Hindi TV and film industry. 

This six-part unscripted series follows six key child artists, capturing their lives in personal and professional settings. Their experiences are juxtaposed with insights from seasoned actors who debuted in the industry as child artists, older child actors, parents, casting directors, and filmmakers, offering a comprehensive perspective on the subject.  

The trailer offers a glimpse into the lives of child artists and the difficulties faced by them, as they pursue their family’s dreams and their aspirations. It also features perspectives from renowned industry professionals who started their careers as child artists like Sarika, Jugal Hansraj and older child actors like Darsheel Safary, and Parzaan Dastur. Additionally, it presents insights from acclaimed filmmakers Shoojit Sircar and Amole Gupte, who have worked closely with child artists, as well as casting directors such as Mukesh Chhabra, Honey Trehan, and Tess Joseph.  

 

 

 

 

 

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The music and background score for the docuseries has been composed by Amaal Mallik. As the series unfolds the varied experiences of those who have walked this path, it highlights the importance for the parents of these artists, and the industry to prioritize the well-being of children, advocating for a safe and balanced childhood. 

Deepa Bhatia, the award-winning director (the documentary: Nero's Guests), has written, produced, and directed First Act under the banner of MalaKan Motion Pictures, with Amole Gupte serving as creative producer, the docuseries is set to premiere on Prime Video on December 15 in Hindi with subtitles in English.