Who is Beena Tripathi aka Rasika Dugal's husband? He graduated from IIM, quit high-paying job to become actor; Name is…
The actor we are talking about has featured in films and web series like ' Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu', 'I Me Aur Main', 'Sherni', 'Sunflower ', among others. The actor is an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, and it was after working in a bank in New York that he decided to take his passion for acting forward. He took theatre classes at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and later quit his job to try acting in India. Initially planning a sabbatical, he ended up doing theatre, advertisements, and other projects, eventually becoming a full-time actor, transitioning from banking to acting in a fulfilling journey. Who is Rasika Duggal's husband?
Actress Rasika Duggal married Mukul Chadda in 2010 after dating for 3 years. He had notable film roles in 'Satyagraha' and 'Gurgaoin'. It was the OTT platform that gave him fame. His breakout role came as Jagdeep Chadda in the Indian adaptation of The Office. He further earned praise for his role in 'Sunflower' as Dr. Ahuja.
Mukul Chadda left his high-paying job to become actor
Actor Mukul Chadda once said in an interview to TOI, 'I wasn't happy doing what I was doing. Theatre is something I was always inclined towards. Even while in New York I'd take part-time classes at Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. We did shows, and we would rehearse on weekends. I just never thought of it as a career then. When I quit my job and came to India, I took a sabbatical. During my sabbatical, I did theatre. The plan was to try it out for a year or two and see what happens next. Karte karte, I did it for longer and after I did a bunch of advertisements and other stuff I realized that it was paying the bills so I could continue doing it. I sort of accidentally stayed on this course and then at some point I realized that I'm a full-time actor now. From a banker to an actor, the journey has been an exciting one!'
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