Archive · 14 Jun 2025
Prem Mistry on Youth in Film: Beyond Partying
Imagine TV shows about young people, but instead of just showing them having fun, they're also trying to get jobs and chase their dreams.
Prem Mistry, who made "Lafangey," wanted to show this side of youth.
He noticed many shows focus only on partying.
His show is about the real struggles young adults face.
The idea came from learning about young people struggling to find work and pursue unconventional dreams.
The show's characters are fictional but inspired by real-life experiences.
Mistry used actors from different places to make it feel real.
He hopes to bring back stories about growing up with more depth and relatable drama.
Filmmaker Prem Mistry discusses his show "Lafangey", portraying the struggles of young adults.
Mistry believes many youth-centric shows misrepresent young people by focusing solely on partying.
"Lafangey" explores themes of job hunting and the pursuit of dreams among young people.
The show's inspiration came from research on unemployment and personal experiences.
Casting was crucial for realism, using actors from diverse backgrounds and theatre groups.
- Who
- Prem Mistry, a filmmaker.
- What
- Prem Mistry discusses his show "Lafangey", which portrays young adults' struggles and ambitions.
- When
- The interview took place around the time of "Lafangey's" release.
- Where
- The interview was conducted with Zoom.
- Why
- Mistry wanted to depict a more realistic portrayal of young adults than what's often shown in youth-centric shows.
Traditional Shows
Lafangey and Similar Shows
Portrayal of Youth
Traditional Shows
Focus primarily on the glamorous and fun aspects of college life.
Lafangey and Similar Shows
Focus on the struggles and challenges of young people, including job hunting.
- Show Title
- Lafangey
- Filmmaker
- Prem Mistry
- Primary Theme
- Real struggles of young adults
- Inspiration
- Real-life experiences of youth
- Lead Actor
- Harsh Beniwal