Sumit Vyas says theatre feels less pressured: I have more friends there
Sumit Vyas has seamlessly moved from web to film to the theatre. When asked about that one medium that feels most like home, he said, "Theatre, because that is where I started, and it feels a little less — I feel a little less pressured there. There is no pressure to make money for the producer or any of that. I guess I have more friends there."He added, 'I enjoy the whole process of preparing for a play, preparing a role, and then having a show. And having a live experience with an audience is very addictive.'advertisementThe actor spoke about how every time he thinks of taking a break from the theatre, it calls him right back. 'The moment you have it again, you have a show, you have this experience — you're like, this is the greatest experience you can have,' he concluded.Sumit Vyas was last seen in 'Detective Sherdil', which also starred Diljit Dosanjh, Diana Penty, Boman Irani, Chunky Pandey, and Banita Sandhu.- EndsMust Watch
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