Actor Samir Soni chats with Vihan Damaris

It was an incredible privilege to chat with actor Samir Soni. He was so courteous and warm towards me, my faith, music, and my family. Inviting you into this conversation to listen with openness and love as he did. God bless.
This was recorded on July 29th 2020 on his page @samirsoni123, for his show called "Simply chat with Samir Soni". You can check out unedited file on his IGTV :) There are two parts.
Timestamps (chapters) of this video -
00:00 - intro
04:43 - chat begins, catching up
09:19 - Did you discover God or music first?
10:50 - When did fasting come about?
12:16 - Did your parents say anything?
13:00 - How does a 17 yr old figure out when God is talking?
15:11 - Walk us through the journey of 40 day fasting
23:04 - What did you want to be growing up?
27:14 - The 7th day of fasting
28:33 - Were you constantly in the same zone?
30:18 - When did you speak in tongues?
33:31 - A questioning approach to things like beauty
36:36 - The forest joke
40:30 - singing Chattan
47:03 - is a guru needed to connect with God?
48:38 - theme song of your life?
52:38 - secular music, different kinds of music
58:34 - about marriage
1:00:00 - aren't you putting a lot of pressure on the poor chap?
1:02:10 - Waymaker
1:05:57 - about singing in Tamil
1:06:38 - Neer Mathram Podhum
1:10:14 - meeting the family
1:13:12 - Waymaker with family
The reason I make videos - For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son, Jesus Christ, that whoever believes in Him would not perish, but have everlasting life. - John 3:16
Social Media links-
Instagram- / vihan_damaris
Facebook- / vihandamaris

[@VihanDamaris]

Forever grateful for this 😄 do pray God's blessings on him and as family. Timestamps - 00:00 - intro 04:43 - chat begins, catching up 09:19 - Did you discover God or music first? 10:50 - When did fasting come about? 12:16 - Did your parents say anything? 13:00 - How does a 17 yr old figure out when God is talking? 15:11 - Walk us through the journey of 40 day fasting 23:04 - What did you want to be growing up? 27:14 - The 7th day of fasting 28:33 - Were you constantly in the same zone? 30:18 - When did you speak in tongues? 33:31 - A questioning approach to things like beauty 36:36 - The forest joke 40:30 - singing Chattan 47:03 - is a guru needed to connect with God? 48:38 - theme song of your life? 52:38 - secular music, different kinds of music 58:34 - about marriage 1:00:00 - aren't you putting a lot of pressure on the poor chap? 1:02:10 - Waymaker 1:05:57 - about singing in Tamil 1:06:38 - Neer Mathram Podhum 1:10:14 - meeting the family 1:13:12 - Waymaker with family

[@ryanbanis2425]

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[@abhishekdeshpande3201]

Man amazing that’s small little steps of faith done by this person, something out of the box, PRAISE GOD

[@tiavc8082]

God must be very happy with all that you've shared with the unbelievers. God bless you sis.🙏

[@JerushaAqU_Angel]

This was truly amazing chat... I've always been watching Vihan.. This video was outstanding testimony 👍👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@shaynaromona8051]

Wow praise the lord ❤️

[@frenzinad]

Can't believe it... I prayed for Sameer Soni to come close to Jesus so that he he knows Jesus... I just can't believe it... Jesus answered my prayers... Jesus u r the first love of my life... Thanku so much.. Give Sameer Soni the grace to open his hearts to u.. Amen

[@cynthiathompson6290]

Beautiful voice, Samir so happy to know u love Jesus

[@archangellanguageinstitute4015]

Amen 😇👍

[@princedsouza3514]

Samir soni is the one who will accept Jesus wholeheartedly

[@FabGodlyFashions]

Who is he ? I would to know . And bless you all and protect you all.💞💞

[@cornerstoneofeconomics]

After hearing this interview I'm a fan of Samir Soni...he has a thirst for God and respect for those who believe in Christ...amazing to see his interest in simple people.

[@prathimap2251]

You are so matured for your age and so thoughtful :) Beautiful

[@wordsbyruthie]

I have no idea why, but i had tears in my eyes when the video began. God works in wondrous ways.

[@yaruyura8197]

Same thing happened with me I even don’t know why I had tears in my eyes.all glory to God🙂

[@cookingdailylife9009]

Beta may lord use u mightily.god bless you always. Happy to see god using u . ❤️

[@OpesPOV]

God is amazing. A few years ago, He laid in my heart the same thought Samir Soni had about God in the 4th grade.

[@kamranabadi9034]

You’re angel beautiful voice god bless you & your family & Indian love from Canada ...

[@johnsonmathew8565]

It's nice to see where God's taking you Vihaan, God bless...

[@adharshvprince1168]

I watched this girls fasting experience n few vedios n made my daughter listen too..then I skipped watchin her songs .... Unfortunately today i watched this and felt..... ashamed of myself BECAUSE how God made her listend by today different celebrity to follow her and honour her in front of the world ......GOD IS GREAT....... God turns CELEBRITIES TOWARDS GOD'S CHILDREN....INCREDIBLE..

[@atipriya9706]

This is what we've been called to do. To reach the people who doesn't know God. Could clearly feel Sameer's mind isn't in peace. May God take him out of all the bondages he is in.

[@ritikak3782]

Praying for him! Sometimes people find it too hard to have a relationship with God because they think it may cost them a lot or may be that they will have to become a ‘nicer person’ first to be accepted by God. I wish that their myths be broken and may they open their hearts to God and unleash this amazing relationship with their own creator! Praying for you too Vihan! God bless you

[@ashokrk3070]

Blessed. Can see that Samir is not at peace in his mind. May he open his heart to Jesus so that he can receive a permanent peace.

[@annamathew3865]

That was so wonderful .God bless the precious family for the witness!! May Abba Father be exalted, May Lord Jesus be glorified and may you enjoy the fellowship of the Holy Spirit always..... May Samir Soni experience a personal relationship with Jesus!

[@barbarapinto7178]

Brother Samir I am in awe for you introducing Vihan. Beautiful testimony of 40 day by her. I cried when the family sang Way Maker. Shalom Toronto 🇨🇦

[@rksashi]

LORD JESUS bless you Vihaan and Samir. Samir Lord Jesus loves you and your family 👪❤

[@jamesjaipaul6185]

Amen!! God bless you too!!🙋

[@pintseuniceeunice6825]

So happy for you vihan and very much encouraged as Usual the GOD part many of the worries and questions get answered

[@melishanoronha]

Thank you Vihan for being such a blessing. There were so many answers I got just watching this video.

[@banikmawlong8289]

Wow I'm so amazed and grateful that the actors are coming into the presence of God ...Amen ✝️ Praise the Lord & bLess you both ❤️

[@rupesh9569]

Amen.

[@archangellanguageinstitute4015]

Amen 😇👍

[@diychurch3827]

Praise to the holy name of God who is the same yesterday , today and forever.

[@shiphaminz8658]

He really needs our prayers. Sis you are really influencing people as Jesus did, God is influencing people through you and I'm also one of them. Really blessed by your videos.

[@AMEN777.]

May God bless your family Vihan Damaris and Samir Soni sir

[@neeshaalphonso4613]

The truth is you are touching lives through your God given gifts (through your music and these KZbin videos)... Loved this interview and enjoyed every bit of it (Speacially the end when the entire family sang the anointed song Waymaker). Blessed family. God bless you all abundantly. Praying for you and your family and also for Samir Soni. May our God use you more to bring many many many lives to Him through Christ our Saviour. ❤

[@VihanDamaris]

Thank you so much! God bless!

[@hannahphilip1041]

Goosebumps!! what an encouragement to watch you both talk about God and His word. Keep up the good work, Vihan :)

[@DailyBible365]

Beautiful when you sang in Tamil ❤️❤️❤️❤️ beautiful voice

[@tlhungdimify]

Wow !! I really enjoyed the chats. Way back in 1995 - 96 I had seen Soni sir actor somewhere in Bandra Kurla Complex. 😁

[@Preetstv]

Dear Vihaan, you've become my one more source of inspiration to keep believing and seeking the Lord. Gods timings are beautiful so no regret that I encountered you now. I pray for you too from now on

[@Vattttu]

AWESOME!! ❤️ GOD bless you dear Vihan! I'm forwarding this link.... Thank you so much Samir for introducing her! Keep seeking the TRUTH

[@ujwalasingh560]

So nice to see Samir sir and vihan...God bless you vihan and Samir sir too🙏💚

[@antonettelucien2202]

Wow, Vihan God Bless You. I can too sing in tamil, English, hindi marathi, konkani, malayalam...

[@jaylenenicolas4937]

I was smiling throughout the whole video. 😄 Seemed that the actor watched a lot of ur vids, (as I did )😅 that he decided to guest you for this interview. Praise God!❤🙌 Surely He has touched many hearts. Jesus is shining through you Ms. Vihan and ur fam ! Love from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@nirupomakandulna6392]

When u sang i could feel the presence of god. ❤️❤️

[@diychurch3827]

Soni sir glad to see u in this platform...God bless u sir

[@SaiKiran-tr1bm]

God using vihan sister to attract this actor towards him.

[@bbinitha7833]

Omg! Within 40 days you read the Bible! Stay blessed! God is attracting Sameer Soni through your music. Glory to God!🙏🏻 please try to sing in other languages too like Telugu, Tamil, etc

[@sandhyayadav8928]

God bless you Vihan and your family....wow how God is is using you for His glory...❤️

[@margaretstudden4387]

God bless you, Vihan

[@sam.t.kolethkoleth99]

Vihaan girl you are amazing. God bless you dear,May God use you in a mighty way.

[@dr.christyjohn2045]

Great interview. Keep sowing the "seed" with love and respect. Blessings to you and Samir!

[@epl2927]

Keep praying for him

[@EverilFernandes]

Amazing.....reach out to more souls for HIS glory......love u Vihan!

[@gervasiopereira6724]

ONLY one THING I really like From ACTOR IS THAT WE NEED MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU AS ALL ARE LOOKING FOR OUTERWARD THATS REALLY MAKES SENSE IN TODAY'S WORLD THATS THE MAIN POINT OF EVERY ONE WHO WANTS TO COME FORWARD TO SAY LORD USE ME FOR YOUR GLORY

[@fariadanny5860]

Wow Vihan you are doing a great job for God , keep on doing, God will help you to reach more and more people from film industry. I am always praying for Mumbai and also Bollywood to be touched by Jesus

[@nishanthisamarasekera9928]

❤❤❤❤❤❤God is good ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@deborahwinifred7566]

Hi Vihan! Watched the entire video and I can relate to being an introvert and having a musical family. I'm so touched and encouraged in many ways ❤️

[@ripeguava6843]

Vihan!!’I’m speechless 😶🙌🏽📖🙏👌💯💐😁

[@ritzchal7185]

Waited for this Vi...thanks❣

[@nitamarieann9529]

Awesome testimony vihan🙂Happy for u dear. Shine brighter for Jesus🙂Thank you Sir Samir Soni for interviewing vihan🙂

[@ancyth2096]

God's ways are amazing...God bless you Vihan and your family. God bless Sameer Soni and his family too..

[@arunlakra8118]

God bless you 🙏🙏 Really happy to watch this video.

[@tinaanane4842]

Wow this is so amazing sis Vihan. You are really an inspiration to our generation. May God continue to keep you. Loved to see sis Ruth joining .

[@angryrantmansneighbours8470]

Wow this makes me so happy

[@rachelravikumar4944]

Woaahhhhhhhhhhh wow look forward to watching this

[@cristalsolis3541]

Love this Vihan, God bless you ❤️ So awesome to see God drawing people to Himself through you, God is so good

[@lightoftheFather_]

This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ The way this might have reached unbelievers is the best best thing happen to so manyyyy peopleee!!! I pray God bless you all abundantly, especially YOU Vihan!!!

[@aksahmalicay1917]

What a testimony!

[@sunnyfernandes8483]

Amazing.. Stay blessed brother. God bless u sister..

[@supers3740]

Wow Sameer soni! So sweet of him !

[@maroodamansarovar191]

Wow Vihan!

[@jacinthapatrick2304]

Wow!! Keep it up vihan God is with you always :-)

[@labyandshadow6045]

This is amazing...Lord u r touching every heart❤ 👏 🙌 😍 ❤

[@-Viva-Cristo-Rey]

Ive seen Samir Sohni on fabulous lives netflix series , he seemed so uptight there but here he seems chill

[@shaynaromona8051]

Blessed to see this conversation ❤️

[@athuljose4957]

when the family came i was smilimg like an idiot the whole time my mahn Thats wholesome

[@norinesingh6959]

Loved watching this beautiful video....really they’re God’s special people glorifying His name here on the earth. God bless you Vihan ( beautiful name) & special thanks to Sameer Soni, may God’s blessings always rest upon you & your family.

[@Styles_by_sharmila]

Remember me in your prayers Im going through crisis and Im suffering of some chronic sickness

[@vickysalve9111]

Yes

[@Vanilove653]

Jesus is with you dear, He will not leave you alone. May your prayers be answered in Jesus name. Amen.

[@SJacob-rm7ct]

Mission grahans life, plz give ur number ....i have to say some very important thing .....no illness is hard fr God to heal

[@jamesjaipaul6185]

Okay!! Sure!!👍

[@xxbublebee123]

@@SJacob-rm7ct God bless, God and Jesus are here and they love you. They can forgive you for all of your sins. They love everyone I think. God bless, God and Jesus are here.

[@minijose5180]

Praise God. Halleluyah

[@abhilashlal5828]

Its Just Amazing listening to your worship songs. God bless you the way he chose you for his work. 😊 Great Vihan. 👍

[@danielandrade6404]

Very nice. That Him continue to bless you sister. Glad to know your videos and your service for Him! That your relationship with Him grow each day more!

[@jenitasurendar6323]

Never thought u would sing in Tamil...when u sung ,I was like 😁😁😁

[@RonaldTheefirst]

Lovely Video, Amazing Family💙💙♥️ Thank you for posting this👌💯

[@Rephael94]

Oo thts just went awesome vihan , God bless 🔥❤️

[@desimamacooksvlogs405]

Beautiful voice ❤️blessings

[@deborahpackiajothi8490]

Wow. Such a wonderful session. Very very informative.

[@leyodydy]

Awesome interview and conversation !!

[@sandracarvalho5349]

God bless you dear Sameer Soni...its very encouraging to the believers out there..May you encounter Christ personally

[@nancypradhan7865]

Praise the lord. Great sis you and your family are true testimony of Christ and are being gospel to Samir Sir and to many millions watching this video. And every song and your anointing voice brought tears into my eyes.We bless Samir Sir and his family . He is such a gem of person. I pray he finds Jesus and also be blessing for the kingdom of God.its truly God s timing and His abundant grace through you to minister Samir Sir and know God. Thank God we ll pray for Samir Sir. He was truly enjoying the presence of God while you all were worshipping God.Hallelujah!! Bravo Sis May God use you more mightily and looking forward for your album.

[@mongsenchang3654]

Hi so glad to see this video! May God's love continue to be your guide! !

[@gprj1981]

Nice to hear you singing in Tamil God bless

[@susannaedward336]

Amazing ... GOD is so good , praise to JESUS !!! 👍💕🙏

[@vijaykumar7533]

God bless you abundantly Vihan

[@thepromiseland.4867]

Praise the lord!

[@manjusujith7238]

That's awesome ....enjoyed the conversation...

[@rosannedunn2432]

I love this video! 🌟❤🌟

[@johncyjohncy4391]

Beautiful conversation dear. I felt totally into it

[@vaishnavikanojia735]

Your videos are amazing sweetheart. I am encouraged. ❤️

[@maryjascintha72]

No words super super

[@joeycunningham9325]

Cool stuff, God bless him and God bless you!!

[@jessepacheco7471]

God bless you Vihan great interview, God is doing great things in your life for his Glory, making a way, nice to see you and your beautiful family, like he said love your voice, love your music, take care my friend, sold out for Jesus

[@VihanDamaris]

Take Care! Thank you!

[@jessepacheco7471]

@@VihanDamaris God bless it's early in the morning where I'm at, I'll wake up check out video's from my sistas in christ then I'll go back to bed then wake up at 7:00 around there then start my day with Jesus, right now it's gonna be 2:00 am many blessings to you and your family

[@rupesh9569]

Really a meaningful conversation about the true living God Jesus Christ ✨ Chattan song was so beautiful, especially in the last portion you sang in the tamil version, it was mesmerizing. 👌😘 We thank God for His Abiding presence in your worship songs to Him. We bless both of you Samir Soni, and Vihan Damaris in Jesus Name. Amen.

[@iniyasekaran7415]

God bless! Can you do some tamil songs as well... Being a tamilian I'm so eager to hear from you, btw you do pronounce the words in tamil like ur a native 😉 I'm happy that you made an actor get into a conversation and talk about Jesus! Wow... ,I have learnt so much from you Vihan personally, so I thank God for this channel.

[@mercy248]

You are truly an amazing anointed singer siss❤❤. It's a proud feeling that an actor walks towards wanting to know about the life journey of yours.i.e.a child of the Most High and Exalted Lord. God bless you and use mighty dear Vihan❤❤

[@jamesjaipaul6185]

Amen!! God bless!! 🙋

[@gracelily7291]

Wow wow 😍 Thank You Jesus for this amazing opportunity and it's really beautiful It's a great encouragement to me to live according to God's plan for me.Loved this soo much 😅🤗😇❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@pratikshyachettri1448]

Jesus thank u for this wonderful moment

[@AngieMatthew]

Thank you Jesus for your Amazing Grace🙏

[@nisha-fs1pf]

Wow amazing

[@ancyg15]

Beautiful upload

[@NK-gv1gb]

Yes..God transforms us into someone beautiful which we also don't know...Jesus is Prince of Peace..

[@sunillaagera3883]

True, what you said, about marriage concept gal... May he lead you in this truth

[@anniejose7269]

Praise the Lord!