Vedang Raina She may be one of the youngest actors in Bollywood today, but the actress admits that a career in film was never guaranteed. Before getting her breakthrough role in Zoya Akhtar’s ‘The Archies’, she had already started preparing for a very different future.After making his debut with ‘The Archies’ and following it up with the critically acclaimed ‘Jigra’, Vedang is gearing up for his next outing on the big screen. Imtiaz AliA period romance ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’. Looking back on her journey, the actress says her life could have taken a different turn if she hadn’t been selected for the Netflix musical.
Vedang Raina’s audition changed everything
While many now see Vedang as one of the promising faces of the new generation, the actor insists that his career is still in its infancy. He believes that he has only just begun to explore the possibilities that the actor has to offer. He shared with Hindustan Times, “I don’t consider myself big yet, I’m just starting out and I’m privileged to be a part of an Imtiaz Ali film. These are things that were beyond imagination even about five years ago. I sometimes try to put things in perspective.’The actor’s rapid rise may appear from the outside, but he regularly reminds himself how uncertain things were before his debut.
Another route was ready for Vedang Raina
Vedang revealed that he had specific plans in place if the performance did not go well. In fact, he was already close to embarking on a more conventional career path before auditions for ‘The Archies’ changed everything. “Five years ago, my internship was ready. If I hadn’t gotten that audition at Archies, I was close to getting work experience and probably doing a master’s degree.” The actor added that thinking about those days helps keep him grounded despite the attention he receives today.Despite receiving accolades for her work in ‘The Archies’ and ‘Jigra’, Vedang says she still doesn’t see herself as a successful actor. Instead, he sees his current achievements as stepping stones to greater artistic goals.“Sometimes I have to remind myself that because I don’t feel successful now. I haven’t even started and I think about what Vedang must have felt five years ago. So I have to remind myself every day that I have a long way to go and I want to reach certain milestones as an artist, but I’m also proud of how far I’ve come today.’Although his filmography currently has only two projects, Vedang has managed to attract a lot of attention both for his professional choices and his personal life. However, the actor appears unfazed by the scrutiny and expectations that come with being one of Bollywood’s rising stars.Rather than focusing on public perception, he prefers to focus on learning, growing and taking advantage of opportunities that once seemed unimaginable.
Excited for ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’
In Vedang’s next release, ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’, Sharvari shares screen space with veteran actor Diljit Dosanjh and Naseeruddin Shah. The film marks his first collaboration with filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, a milestone he describes as a privilege.Apart from acting in the film, Vedang has also lent his voice to the song ‘Maskara’, adding another dimension to his creative career. While gearing up for the release, the actor remains focused on the road ahead, determined to continue building on the foundations laid by ‘The Archies’ and ‘Jigra’.
