Best known for his role in The Family Man, Sharib Hashmi is charting a new creative chapter — this time on stage. The actor recently opened up about co-writing his first theatre production, Breast of Luck, alongside Tanisthaa Chatterjee, describing the experience as deeply personal and creatively fulfilling.
Speaking during his visit to Lucknow, Hashmi reflected on his unconventional artistic journey. “Usually, people begin with theatre and then move to films. For me, it happened the other way round,” he shared, adding that performing on stage offers a uniquely immersive energy that cinema cannot replicate.
From Screen To Stage — A Creative Shift
While Hashmi has previously written scripts and dialogues, theatre writing marked uncharted territory. He admitted that bringing a deeply personal story to a culturally rich city like Lucknow heightened the emotional stakes.
“When you present something so close to your heart in a city known for its art and craft, the high is different,” he said. The immediacy of audience reactions and the intimacy of live performance, he believes, create an artistic rush unlike anything else.
A Story Born From Real-Life Battles
Directed by Leena Yadav, Breast of Luck draws heavily from lived experiences. Hashmi revealed that the transition from director-actor collaborators to co-writers began when Tanisthaa Chatterjee confided in him about her stage-4 oligometastatic cancer diagnosis.
The revelation prompted a deeper creative partnership. Hashmi connected Tanisthaa with his wife Nasreen, whom he describes as “the bravest cancer survivor” he knows. The shared journeys of resilience, vulnerability, and courage became the emotional backbone of the play.
What’s Next: A Ramzan Shoot In Kashmir
After wrapping up his theatre commitments, Hashmi is heading to Kashmir to begin shooting for an untitled independent film. Calling it a project driven purely by storytelling, he emphasised that “the story is the hero.”
He also shared that he will be working through Ramzan, underscoring his commitment to meaningful cinema. For Hashmi, this phase of his career is about choosing narratives that resonate deeply rather than chasing conventional commercial milestones.
Jay-Ho Insider
Sharib Hashmi’s transition into theatre writing reflects an artist evolving beyond mediums. From mainstream web success to intimate stage storytelling, his journey underscores a shift toward personal, purpose-driven narratives — where the craft, not the spotlight, takes centre stage.
