Daddy’s girl

When Bollywood comes knocking,most theatre actors willingly give the stage a heave-ho. But Shazahn Padamsee,the perky daughter of theatre-person and adman Alyque Padamsee and singer Sharon Prabhakar,insists that she will “continue to do theatre.” The actor,who debuted in Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year as Ranbir Kapoor’s girlfriend,has signed one of her first big endorsement deals. International shoe manufacturer Skechers USA,the MNC which has the likes of Britney Spears and Ashley Simpson,as its brand ambassadors,has roped in Shazahn to be their face in India. The brand has just made its debut in India.

Shazahn is all smiles and giggles about her new life as an actor. “I started my acting career with theatre and modelling,and though I have offers of interesting movies lined up,theatre will be a part of my life,” said the actor,who has been a part of plays like Unspoken Dialogues,directed by her father.

Shazahn added that “theatre life is more demanding and challenging and requires stronger commitment but she was up to it.”