What If...

I would have been either a businessman or an artist had I not been an actor.

After I completed my MBA and before I entered into acting I was working as a Marketing Manager for an IT firm in Mumbai. Acting happened unexpectedly when I was spotted in a gym and was called for an audition.

 When entertainment came on my way, I put that across to my dad and asked him a time of six months and when he granted me those six months I never knew that it would turn to six years. Had I not become successful in my acting venture, I would have returned to my earlier job.

Today I guess my parents are happy when people around them tell them that they saw their son on television.  

In one way I am glad that I completed my education before I entered the industry because whatever you say, it values a lot. Indeed I was planning to go abroad also if I had not been successful.

In future, I might put up an exhibition of my paintings. Since I have not sold even one I do not know if I will be able to do it in future. They are my priced possessions.

To the people who are aspiring to enter in the industry, I would like to say that please complete your education and then you can do whatever you want. The industry is an unpredictable one and can turn you upside down anytime.

By Saranya Valsarajan