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Sharib Hashmi explains his choice to star in Ananth Mahadevan’s ‘Pastt Tense’
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 08:52 AM
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Actor Sharib Hashmi discussed his reasons for joining Ananth Mahadevan’s new film ‘Pastt Tense’ in a recent interview.
Sharib Hashmi, a veteran character actor, sat down with Mid‑Day to talk about his involvement in director Ananth Mahadevan’s upcoming project, Pastt Tense. He highlighted that the film’s script immediately caught his attention, offering a fresh narrative style that differs from his recent roles.
He explained that the central character resonated with his own artistic sensibilities, allowing him to explore new emotional layers. The role, he said, presented an opportunity to work on a story that balances humor with social commentary.
Hashmi also praised Mahadevan’s collaborative approach, noting that the director’s reputation for encouraging creative input made the project especially appealing. He concluded that joining Pastt Tense aligns with his desire to take on challenging, content‑driven cinema.
He explained that the central character resonated with his own artistic sensibilities, allowing him to explore new emotional layers. The role, he said, presented an opportunity to work on a story that balances humor with social commentary.
Hashmi also praised Mahadevan’s collaborative approach, noting that the director’s reputation for encouraging creative input made the project especially appealing. He concluded that joining Pastt Tense aligns with his desire to take on challenging, content‑driven cinema.