Dev Kumar - I Used to Bunk School for Watching Movies to Learn Acting (Actor From Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma, India)

 The next day I told my parents that I am going to Mumbai. 

They were shocked and definitely not happy at first but after arguments of so many days, they decided to stand by my decision. Then I dropped out of my college and came to Mumbai. 

I did theatre for 3 years.

Tell us about your background and journey.

I belong to a middle-class family of Bikaner Rajasthan. I was doing engineering there and one day I realized that this is not what I want. The next day I told my parents that I am going to Mumbai. 

They were shocked and definitely not happy at first but after arguments of so many days, they decided to stand by my decision. Then I dropped out of my college and came to Mumbai. 

I did theatre for 3 years. Today they are proud to see me working. I couldn't make it without their support.

Did you ever think or dream of being an actor?

Yes! I always wanted to be an actor. I used to bunk off school and went to movies to learn acting. I have considered SRK as my teacher since my childhood. I did so many dramas and plays in my school and college. 

This is the only work I really enjoy and I will continue doing it all my life.

How can one approach their career and have the confidence and belief to become an actor?

A Focused positive mind with clear goals can achieve anything. If you really want to be an actor, do not take it as an option. It takes loads of effort, patience, and time. Success commands hard work and persistence. 

There are no shortcuts or easy routes for anyone.

How would you describe your experience, working with Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma cast?

Working with all of them has been a great learning experience. I have acquired a lot. 

I am feeling extremely honoured and I am grateful to them for accepting me as a part of their show. They are brilliant actors and extremely good human beings.

For a complete outsider with inroads, what advice would you like to give?

It's just a mindset I think. You shouldn't worry about the obstacles and the advantages others are having. Rather than you should focus on your aim and do hard work for that. Everyone has his own journey.

What are your other interests?

I am an introvert. I like watching films. Listening to music is a healing therapy for me. I enjoy cooking too. 

Sometimes I read books and I love spending time with my family and friends.


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Interviewed by - Ritika Malhotra