First Act

A sober, interview-driven look at childhood spent under spotlights, equal parts tender and quietly troubling.

Created by

Deepa Bhatia

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Jugal Hansraj, Saloni Daini, Karan Johar

Overview

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.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, dark and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Ambition, family, identity, work

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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