Perseverance Through Grief: Shivam Shukla’s Hard Work Brings ‘Aadvik’ to Life

ENTERTAINMENT – In an industry often defined by uncertainty, Shivam Shukla has emerged as a force of sheer willpower with his upcoming feature, Aadvik The Unfinished Story. Produced under the banner of TGX Films, the project is a gritty crime thriller that stands as a testament to one man’s hard work and refusal to give up.

Shukla is the driving force behind the project, having written and created the film from scratch with the strong support of director Shashank Pathak. However, the path to completion was tested by severe personal tragedy. Just one week before the shoot was scheduled to begin, Shukla lost his mother.

Facing immense grief, Shukla chose perseverance over pause. He stepped onto the set to honor his commitment, channeling his pain into a performance that defines the film.

“I created this film from scratch with the support of Shashank Pathak,” Shukla states. “Despite the timing and the loss, I gave my absolute 100% to this project.”

The film captures a distinct atmospheric tone, with Rombish Pathak serving as the Director of Photography (DOP). The narrative features Shukla in the lead role, supported by a cast that includes veteran actor Raza Murad, Sandeep Chatterjee, and Neelam Rawat.

With over 350 films to his credit, including iconic roles in Padmaavat, Bajirao Mastani, and Ram Lakhan, Raza Murad brings decades of cinematic excellence to the screen. His commanding presence adds a layer of intense gravitas to the crime thriller, serving as a powerful counterweight to Shukla’s raw energy.

Currently, the trailer is available for viewing on YouTube. The film has been submitted for Censor certification and is scheduled for an OTT release later this year, promising to bring Shukla’s Unfinished story” to a global audience.