Vir Hirani calls 'Pritam And Pedro' co-star Arshad Warsi the biggest support on his acting debut; says, 'You constantly guided me '

Vir Hirani, son of acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, shared an emotional message for his 'Pritam And Pedro' co-star Arshad Warsi, thanking the veteran actor for making his acting debut a memorable experience.Taking to Instagram, Vir shared a photograph with Arshad and recalled the emotions he experienced while stepping in front of the camera for the first time.

He admitted that beginning his acting career was both exciting and overwhelming, but said Arshad Warsi's presence gave him confidence throughout the process.

Sharing his heartfelt note, Vir wrote, "Dearest Arshad Sir, stepping into my first project was exciting... but also scary. Having you by my side made all the difference."

'Pedro style' guidance leaves lasting impression

Vir explained what made Arshad Warsi's mentorship so special during the making of the series.

Instead of imposing his ideas, the seasoned actor encouraged him in a way that allowed him to discover his own confidence as a performer.Describing the experience, Vir wrote, "You constantly guided me and encouraged me, and somehow made me feel like every suggestion of yours was my own idea. Pedro style. Never taking the credit." Ending the note on an emotional note, he simply wrote, "Love you, sir."

About 'Pritam And Pedro'

The web series follows the story of two completely different individuals brought together by an unexpected investigation.

Arshad Warsi plays Pedro Gonsalves, a traditional Goan police officer transferred to the Cyber Cell. Vir Hirani portrays Pritam Parker, a talented engineering dropout with exceptional technical skills. Their partnership begins while searching for Pritam's grandfather's missing tape recorder.What starts as a seemingly simple search gradually develops into a much bigger investigation involving cybercrime, digital scams and the kidnapping of a prominent politician.

The series combines crime, comedy and mystery while exploring the increasing impact of technology-driven offences in modern society. Reviewing the first season, ETimes praised the series for successfully blending suspense with comedy while maintaining an engaging pace throughout its six episodes.The review reads, "What works best about Pritam and Pedro is its ability to maintain tension without losing its light-hearted spirit. Directed by

Avinash Arun

, known for gritty work like Paatal Lok, the show strikes a surprisingly effective balance between suspense and humour. The writing by Hirani, Abhijat Joshi and Suyash Trivedi keeps the storytelling accessible and consistently engaging. Each episode builds enough intrigue to sustain interest, and the pacing remains brisk without feeling rushed."