Actor Harshvardhan Rane, now a known face in Tollywood, is 11 films old and has a ‘not so easy’ journey to share with us. He has also starred in the Bollywood flick Sanam Teri Kasam and played a supporting role in Bhansali’s Goliyon ki Rasleela Ram-Leela. When asked about his earlier days, Harshvardhan shares that he had run away from his house in Gwalior when he was 16 to chase his dreams. He talks about life and experiences before his debut film in Tollywood in 2010.
So what followed after you left for Mumbai?
I had to do a lot of odd jobs in order to survive. I had to pursue a long and troubled journey in order to reach the destination. At the time, I was in a relationship with a girl named Meenakshi. We lived apart for a long time in different cities but later shifted to Mumbai. However, the deposit amount for renting a flat in Mumbai was so exorbitant that we had to move to a smaller city.
Did you go through any grooming or training in acting?
Yes, I also lived in Delhi for quite sometime. I received my training in acting at the Barry John Acting School. There, I worked at different call centres and from the money I made there, I managed all my expenditures. Since I hadn’t attended college, my call centre experience helped me improve my english and polish my communication skills. (laughs)
Did you receive any professional training to be an actor?
Yes. I also lived in Delhi for quite some time. I received my training in acting at Barry John Acting School. There, I worked at different call centres and I managed my expenses with the money that I earned. Since I hadn’t attended college, my call centre experience helped me improve my English and polish my communication skills.
How did your Tollywood debut happen?
It was the year 2010. I was struggling and I hadn’t found an entry into Bollywood. I was thrilled to start my acting journey in Tollywood. My debut film Thakita Thakita was my big break. I knew it was important because not all struggling actors get this opportunity.
Did you have a muse?
(Laughs) No. I just had a dream. It is not always necessary that an artist have a muse who will be the driving force in their career.Reach Out: twitter.com/harsha_actor