When actor-director Vinod Rawat found himself back in the mountains of Uttarakhand during the pandemic, self-reflections and the longing for home were thoughts that didn't leave his mind. Having been an acting coach to Bollywood A-listers like Hrithik Roshan and Sushmita Sen, Rawat decided to overcome his fear and nurture the seed of an idea that was planted in his head for years and turn it into a movie. The result is his new release, Pushtaini.
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Actor-Director Vinod Rawat Talks About His Debut Film 'Pushtaini' And His Love For Uttarakhand
With Hrithik Roshan presenting the film and a special cameo by Rajkummar Rao, Pushtaini is a story of overcoming your fears. In an exclusive interview with Outlook Traveller, Rawat talks about the making of the film and how travelling is his medicine
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Actor-director Vinod Rawat plays the lead character Bhuppi in the film
Actor-director Vinod Rawat plays the lead character Bhuppi in the film
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