Shantanu Maheshwari has truly made a mark in Bollywood. From his early days dancing on shows like Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa and Nach Baliye 9 to his notable performances in Gangubai Kathiawadi and Tooth Pari, he has recently been receiving acclaim for his role in Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha. The actor is critical of the tendency to pigeonhole individuals into specific roles or talents. He argues that this limiting perspective fails to acknowledge the full range of a person’s abilities. “It’s frustrating how people are often boxed into one particular role or talent,” he says. “Just because someone excels in one area doesn’t mean they don’t have the potential to thrive in others as well.”