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India Today
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
CID actor Hrishikesh Pandey on career struggles: Success is all about timing
Actor Hrishikesh Pandey, recognised for his role as Inspector Sachin in 'CID', shared insights into the entertainment industry, emphasising the significance of timing in achieving success. Known for his extensive work on Indian television, Pandey reflected on his journey as an actor and the role that patience and timing play in life. According to him, success in the film industry requires being "at the right place at the right time."advertisementIn an interview with The Times of India, he said, "Opportunities don't come easily, and when they do, people grab them. That's how it has always been - and it will continue to be."Pandey elaborated on the unpredictable nature of the entertainment world, saying, "You can meet people and stay in touch, but unless the timing and situation align, things won't work out. So yes, focus on your own path, keep working, and your time will come." When selecting roles, Pandey prioritises the depth of the character over the role's perceived prestige. "But more than that, it's the character that matters to me. I don't care if I'm playing a beggar, a hero, or someone young or old. What matters is the strength and importance of the character," he addition to discussing opportunities, Pandey addressed the media's role in shaping public perception. He believes the media should focus more on meaningful content rather than sensationalism, stating, "Firstly, the media needs to be more responsible... There's too much promotion of irrelevant or even vulgar content these days.""Secondly, we need to stop recording or promoting private conversations or sensationalised drama. It's inappropriate and disrespectful. Entertainment and the media come with responsibility. What we do and say influences people, so we need to act accordingly. There were so many unneeded things recorded, sometimes published without any consent too. I feel all of this should be totally avoided," the actor Pandey is best known for playing Inspector Sachin in the popular TV show 'CID', a role that made him a familiar face in Indian households. He started his career with shows like 'Kohi Apna Sa' and later appeared in serials like 'Hamari Betiyoon Ka Vivaah', 'Porus', and 'Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai'. He has also acted in films like 'Dhai Akshar Prem Ke' and 'Runway 34'.- Ends
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive - CID actor Hrishikesh Pandey: It's very important that the kind of role that I do is one that I can stand by
Actor Hrishikesh Pandey is known for his performances in shows like CID , Koi Apna Sa, Porus, Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki amongst many others. When it comes to Hrishikesh, it is very important for him to take up roles that he believes in. The actor says that he has no qualms in picking up negative characters, but he needs to get into the skin of his character, before performing. 'For me, it's very important that the kind of role that I do is one that I can stand by. I will not do something which I feel I am not proud of. It is not like I always need to play goody-goody roles. I can look ugly too, but I need to look like the character. I need to justify the role to myself,' he says. Ask him if he ever feels like he needs an alternate life plan, other than acting, and he says, 'A lot of people have left their proper careers like doctors, engineers, and CAs and are doing a great job here. They have pursued their ambitions. But, for me, I have never thought of doing anything else.' Sharing about the roles he wants to take up next, he says, 'I want to do important, intense roles, good roles. I would love to do a comedy also. A full-fledged comedy is something that I haven't done yet. As for success, I definitely feel it's to each to their own. I count my success from where I've come. Every step of mine, even a single step that I've taken and moved forward, is success for me.' He adds, 'I've been there in the industry for so many years, and you know, whatever roles I'm getting, whatever things I'm doing, I'm happy with them. The important thing, for me, is to balance life. That is what success is all about.' 'CID' fame ACP Pradyuman aka Shivaji Satam shares his plight, says he doesn't have work
