"Vijay Sethupathi always sat down with us, never asked for chair despite being such a big south star, today's actor feel like they are in Hollywood", says Usha Nadkarni
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Usha Nadkarni Praises Vijay Sethupathi's Humility, Criticizes Arrogance in Industry

  • Veteran actress Usha Nadkarni lauded South superstar Vijay Sethupathi for his humility and down-to-earth nature during their work on the silent film *Gandhi Talks*.
  • Nadkarni highlighted Sethupathi's simplicity, noting he would sit cross-legged on the floor with the crew and never demanded special treatment despite his star status.
  • She contrasted Sethupathi's behavior with the perceived arrogance of some actors in the Marathi and Hindi industries who gain minimal success.
  • Nadkarni, known for her outspokenness, emphasized that true stars like Sethupathi, Jackie Shroff, and Akshay Kumar remain grounded and respectful.
  • She urged actors to learn from Sethupathi's example, attributing his humility to understanding the struggles of reaching success.

Why It Matters: Usha Nadkarni champions Vijay Sethupathi's humility as a model for actors, contrasting it with industry arrogance.

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