In this interview with A Sharadhaa, Shivarajkumar talks about working on 45 during a difficult phase in his life. He speaks about choosing silence, honesty, and inner strength over image and show. Upendra sees 45 as a film about choices and their consequences. He explains how Arjun Janya’s vision and sense of rhythm convinced him from the start. Raj B Shetty shares his experience playing an ordinary man dealing with life, death, and purpose.