Happy Birthday, Viral Shah: 5 interesting facts about the director-writer

Gujarati Filmmaker Viral Shah is a name who has marked his footprint in the entertainment cinema with his films like

'Midnights With Menka'

and

'Golkeri'

. Viral Shah turned a year older today and on the occasion of his birthday, here’s taking a look at a few interesting facts about him.

Multi-faceted personalityViral Shah is not only a director but also a writer. He has penned many movies, including the upcoming film ‘Kesariya’. In addition to his passion for direction, production and writing, Viral Shah is also an actor. He started his career as a child artist in a famous television show back in the ‘90s. He also essayed a mythological character as a child.

Viral Shah has a private pilot’s licenseAfter completing his graduation, Viral Shah travelled to New Zealand where he learnt how to fly an airplane. He has a private pilot's license from New Zealand but after the aviation industry started dipping back in 2008, Viral diverted his attention to films.

Voiceover artistViral Shah is also a go-to voice-over artist. He is the voice behind a popular animated series. He has been associated with the children’s show since a year, lending his voice to some of the much loved characters from the series.

Fitness EnthusiastA lesser known fact about Viral Shah is that he is a fitness freak. He begins his day with an immunity booster drink, followed by the set workout regime.

A partygoerBeyond films and fitness, Viral Shah is also a party enthusiast. He believes in celebrating life with his close friends and family and his Instagram account gives a sneak-peek of his party boy avatar.