Nakul Roshan Sahdev: I never really paid attention to the insider vs outsider debate
Nakul Roshan Sahdev
debuted as a lead for the film
Murderbaad
. Sharing his excitement for it, he says, 'What drew me to the script was Jayesh's character arc and how he constantly blurs the line between right and wrong.
I imagined Jayesh's inner struggle—how his condition isolates him and keeps him from truly connecting with society.
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Despite having no industry connections, Nakul has made a space for himself with performances in Gully Boy and Pagglait. 'I've always been clear about what I want to do in life. I never really paid attention to the insider vs. outsider debate. I'm here to take cinema to the next level—not just to be part of something or some group.
The relationships I've built along the way have become my chosen family. Even if they stop making films tomorrow, they'll still be my people.
My relationships aren't transactional—they're built on genuine connection.'
As someone with no backing or connections in Bollywood, what kept you going through the quieter phases of your career? "I dream, I achieve. It's that simple. Whatever I've dreamt of, I've made it happen. And I'll keep doing that. I never focus on the aftermath or the results—I just do what I want to do. That's what keeps me going."
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