The blockbuster hit ‘Border 2’ has propelled Ahan Shetty into the spotlight, with rave reviews pouring in for his gritty Navy officer portrayal. Behind the silver screen heroics, Ahan shared his personal strategy to combat the pre-shoot shakes that plague even seasoned performers.
In a revealing chat, the actor highlighted music as his sanctuary. Equipped with noise-cancelling gear, he isolates himself—be it in transit vans or private tents—selecting soundtracks that echo the impending scene’s mood. ‘Different genres for different emotions,’ he elaborated. ‘It silences the mental noise of expectations and environment, allowing pure immersion in the role. Anxiety persists but gets harnessed, not hindering performance.’
Underwater sequences posed unique challenges, met head-on with Ahan’s PADI license acquired during COVID-19 isolation. Complementing his swimming team experience from school, he underwent focused prep two months before cameras rolled. ‘Anurag Singh’s script ignited my passion,’ he enthused. ‘Supported by elite dive and safety personnel, the shoots were thrilling rather than terrifying. The final visuals are breathtaking.’
Rooted in the 1971 Indo-Pak conflict’s Battle of Basantar, ‘Border 2’ immortalizes the valor that secured key sectors. Ahan shares screen space with legends Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, and Varun Dhawan in this war epic.
This peek into Ahan’s process demystifies stardom’s pressures, offering practical wisdom. With ‘Border 2’ rewriting box office history, his techniques affirm resilience as the true mark of a leading man.