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Maybe That\u2019s a Good Thing<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tA graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama\u2019s MA in Acting (Contemporary) program \u2013 eith additional training at the Fontainebleau School of Acting \u2013 Shekhar is represented by Simon &amp; How Associates. He will play Krishna, a British-Indian dancer pulled between the weight of family expectation and his own ambitions. The role marks his feature film debut. His stage credits include Jonathan Kent\u2019s \u201cIndian Ink,\u201d \u201cSophia\u201d with Eastern Angles, and \u201cJe L\u2019Aime\u201d with Blue Fondue.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cI\u2019m deeply grateful to everyone involved in the production for entrusting me with the opportunity to portray Krishna,\u201d Shekhar tells <em>Variety<\/em>. \u201cOpportunities like this are truly rare in an actor\u2019s journey, and I\u2019m committed to approaching this collaboration with great care, respect, and intention alongside such an incredible team of creatives. For me, this is only the beginning, and my entire focus is now on the work ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n\tJolene Tiong, confirmed as the female lead at Hong Kong FilMart earlier this year, plays Jasmine, an architecture graduate whose relationship with Krishna unfolds over a transformative summer in Leicester, set against the city\u2019s Diwali celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tMalaysian actor Chacko George Vadaketh joins the production as Krishna\u2019s father. Represented by Fly Entertainment, Vadaketh\u2019s work spans film, television, theatre, and live events across Malaysia, Singapore, and the U.S. His television credits include \u201cThe Bold and the Beautiful,\u201d \u201cStrike Back,\u201d \u201cMr Kiasu,\u201d \u201cIn Plain Sight,\u201d \u201cThe Bridge,\u201d and \u201cKeluarga Baha Don,\u201d with film work spanning \u201cThe Assistant,\u201d \u201cPrincess of Mars,\u201d \u201cEntrapment,\u201d and \u201cmagiK.\u201d He served on the board of Malaysia\u2019s National Film Development Corporation (FINAS) from 2023 to 2025 and holds a law degree from the University of Cambridge and a Barrister-at-Law qualification from Lincoln\u2019s Inn.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=230\">Adam Driver and James Gray on Sneaking Out of the \u2018Paper Tiger\u2019 Cannes Premiere and How Hollywood Abuses Artists: \u2018The System Is Designed to Humiliate You\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tRounding out the announced supporting ensemble are Adryne Caulder-James, whose recent stage work includes \u201cTreasure Island\u201d at Bristol Old Vic; Jennifer Jade, whose screen credits include \u201cMother Tongue,\u201d \u201cThe Faerie Queene,\u201d and Amazon\u2019s \u201cExpats\u201d; and Arun Sharma, who is currently sitting his A-level exams. Caulder-James and Jade are represented by Victoria Lepper Associates.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cDue to the project\u2019s local\/global ambition, the casting was carefully crafted rather than through a conventional process. We are very pleased to have found Sushant after endless nights of internet surfing \u2013 he IS our Krishna!\u201d executive producer Hiu Man Chan tells <em>Variety<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tJoining Chan on the executive producer team are Amita Krishna and Djonny Chen, who previously worked on \u201cHigh Wire,\u201d starring Isabella Wei of \u201c1899,\u201d alongside Sri Kishore, who wrote and directed the original Hong Kong film.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=228\">\u2018Law &amp; Order Toronto: Criminal Intent\u2019 Adds Luke Kirby to Season 4, Aden Young Exits Series<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sushant Shekhar leads the cast of the Leicester-set U.K. remake, joined by Malaysian actor Chacko George Vadaketh.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":233,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,282],"class_list":["post-234","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-film","tag-cannes-film-festival","tag-cannes-film-market","tag-my-indian-boyfriend"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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