Acclaimed actress Aditi Rathore has won over fans with winning performances and her loveable nature. One fan who goes that extra step for the talented television star is Nida from Hyderabad.
Eastern Eye caught up with Nida to find out more.
What first connected you to Aditi Rathore?
At first, I felt connected with her character Avni Ayesha from Naamkarann. The show was extremely inspiring and so were the performances of the actors. Then I started finding out more about her and that was it! Her interviews got me to admire her more than anything or anyone else before.
What made you become a super fan?
I don’t believe in idolising celebrities, but as one fellow fan club member said Aditi is worth getting inspired by. I love her approach to life. She’s sensible and lets her work do the talking. Nothing more, nothing less!
Tell us about something super that you have done for Aditi?
I haven’t got a chance to meet her yet, but have many plans in mind when I do. As of now, I do some edits, videos and all that is possible in my will to make her feel special.
What has been your most memorable moment?
During last day shoots of the show Naamkarann, I sent a mail to Star Network, pouring all my love and appreciation for my favourites in it. To my surprise, Star got Aditi to read my letter on camera, along with Zain (Imam) and uploaded it on all their sites. I can never get over the reaction Aditi and Zain had to it.
What is the thing you most love about Aditi?
She’s the exact notion of an ideal human for me. She has a calm and composed nature. She’s extremely patient and is always smiling. Just a sneak peek of her smile makes my life bliss.
Which quality in Aditi do you most relate to?
She’s nothing over the top, doesn’t involve herself in public gimmicks and an introvert by nature (just like me). She has remained grounded throughout and has a special bond with those around her.
What is your favourite work Aditi has done?
Avni Ayesha from Naamkarann! I am eagerly waiting for her comeback.
Why do you love being a super fan?
Honestly, each and every Aditi and AdiZa admirer is a super fan. They inspire me to be one too! Our girl deserves that extraordinary love! As super fans, we are always here to shower our favourites with love, the best we can.
Forum brings UK and Chinese film professionals together to explore collaborations.
Emerging British-Asian talent gain mentorship and international exposure.
Small-scale dramas, kids’ shows, and adapting popular formats were the projects everyone was talking about.
Telling stories that feel real to their culture, yet can connect with anyone, is what makes them work worldwide.
Meeting three times a year keeps the UK and China talking, creating opportunities that last beyond one event.
The theatre was packed for the Third Shanghai–London Screen Industry Forum. Between panels and workshops, filmmakers, producers and executives discussed ideas and business cards and it felt more than just a summit. British-Asian filmmakers were meeting and greeting the Chinese industry in an attempt to explore genuine possibilities of working in China’s film market.
UK China film collaborations take off as Third Shanghai London Forum connects British Asian filmmakers with Chinese studios Instagram/ukchinafilm
What makes the forum important for British-Asian filmmakers?
For filmmakers whose films explore identity and belonging, this is a chance to show their work on an international stage, meet Chinese directors, talk co-productions and break cultural walls that normally feel unscalable. “It’s invaluable,” Abid Khan said after a panel, “because you can’t create globally if you don’t talk globally.”
And it’s not just established names. Young filmmakers were all around, pitching ideas and learning on the go. The forum gave them a chance to get noticed with mentoring, workshops, and live pitch sessions.
Which projects are catching international attention?
Micro-dramas are trending. Roy Lu of Linmon International says vertical content for apps is “where it’s at.” They’ve done US, Canada, Australia and next stop, Europe. YouTube is back in focus too, thanks to Rosemary Reed of POW TV Studios. Short attention spans and three-minute hits, she’s ready.
Children’s and sports shows are another hotspot. Jiella Esmat of 8Lions is developing Touch Grass, a football-themed children’s show. The logic is simple: sports and kids content unite families, like global glue.
Then there’s format adaptation. Lu also talked about Nothing But 30, a Chinese series with 7 billion streams. The plan is for an english version in London. Not a straight translation, but a cultural transformation. “‘30’ in London isn’t just words,” Lu says. “It’s a new story.”
Jason Zhang of Stellar Pictures says international audiences respond when culture isn’t just a background prop. Lanterns, flowers, rituals, they’re part of the plot. Cedric Behrel from Trinity CineAsia adds: you need context. Western audiences don’t know Journey to the West, so co-production helps them understand without diluting the story.
Economic sense matters too. Roy Lu stresses: pick your market, make it financially viable. Esmat likens ideal co-productions to a marriage: “Multicultural teams naturally think about what works globally and what doesn’t.”
The UK-China Film Collab’s Future Talent Programme is taking on eight students or recent grads this year. They’re getting the backstage access to international filmmaking that few ever see, including mentorship, festival organising and hands-on experience. Alumni are landing real jobs: accredited festival journalists, Beijing producers, curators at The National Gallery.
Adrian Wootton OBE reminded everyone: “We exist through partnerships, networks, and collaboration.” Yin Xin from Shanghai Media Group noted that tri-annual gathering: London, Shanghai, Hong Kong create an “intensive concentration” of ideas.
Actor-director Zhang Luyi said it best: cultural exchange isn’t telling your story to someone, it’s creating stories together.
The Shanghai-London Screen Industry Forum is no longer just a talking shop. It’s a launchpad, a bridge. And for British-Asian filmmakers and emerging talent, it’s a chance to turn ideas into reality.
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