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India Today
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Spotlight on Sparsh Shrivastava
Accidental actor. That's the phrase Sparsh Shrivastava uses to describe his 16-year run as an entertainer. The Agra boy was 11 when he won the dance reality show, Chak Dhoom Dhoom. Acting wasn't on the horizon, he says, but his connection with the camera was undeniable and, by 2017, he knew that Mumbai was to be his new home. Last year, the 27-year-old actor's breakthrough moment came with Laapataa Ladies, where his convincing turn as a naive groom stuck with somebody else's wife tickled as well as won hearts. In March, he scored another hit as a young wannabe with Bollywood on his mind in the Amazon Prime sitcom Dupahiya. And last month, Sparsh made a case for being a multi-hyphenate artist after releasing his first single, Ji Huzoor. 'I want to set an example for the audience and say that if you want to do something in life, you don't have to rely on excuses,' he says. 'Work hard and you will get there.'
India Today
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Has Sparsh Shrivastava faced bias due to TV background? Actor answers
Sparsh Shrivastava, who has been winning accolades for his performances in Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies' and the web series 'Dupahiya', also recently showcased his musical abilities as he released his single, 'Ji Huzoor'. While this might come as surprise, what many might have forgotten is how Shrivastava has been working in the entertainment industry for a long time. He won the dance reality show, Chak Dhoom Dhoom, at 13, which might explain his flawless moves in the song from 'Dupahiya'. He also acted in shows like 'Shake It Up' and 'Balika Vadhu'.advertisementMany actors, who have their roots in TV, have often complained of a bias working against them in the entertainment industry. Many said that landing a role in a film becomes a task. So, has Sparsh faced it?"It might be there, but honestly, I have never faced it. In fact, I see it [TV stint] in a very positive way because I don't come from any acting school. Maine padh likhkar ya school jakar acting nahi sikhi (I did not have any formal training), I learnt in on the job. So, I see this TV time as my acting school and OTT as my post-graduation (smiles). And films would be the job," he told during an exclusive interview with India Today Digital. The actor also added that he still faces rejection, even after a hit like Laapataa Ladies. Explaining that it's normal, he told us, "Because what happens is, I may be a better actor, but a character may suit someone else better. They may look a certain way, their body type, expressions, or facial structure might be what the makers are looking for. So, I think the filmmakers would naturally choose them."advertisementIn fact, he does not take rejections personally. "I don't take rejections very personally. In fact, I celebrate them. That's my way. There was one project I was very attached to a long time ago, and when that didn't work out. It shook me a little. I told myself that I will not get affected by these things. Rather, I went and gave myself a treat. So now, I celebrate my rejections." While Sparsh doesn't feel the pressure of living up to the hype that he has created with Laapataa Ladies, he does feel responsible to choose good scripts. "There is only one purpose of scripts, films, web shows, dance shows -- to entertain the audiences. Everything else comes later. So whatever project I do, if it can give a good message, great! Otherwise, it should at least bring a smile to my audiences. They should get a relief from their stressful lives," Sparsh also spoke about being stereotyped, and explained that he will always strive to bring something new to every character, however similar they might recently turned singer, lyricist, and composer with the single, 'Ji Huzoor'. He also added that he is very serious about pursuing music and wants to do music tours as well, besides Watch
India Today
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Sparsh Shrivastava admits to being stereotyped: But I have different perspective
Actor Sparsh Shrivastava, who won hearts as the innocent Deepak Kumar in Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies', spoke about stereotyping and whether he faces it in an exclusive interview with India Today Digital. Sparsh, mostly seen in dramas and films set in rural India, had also recently expressed his wish to feature in a more urbane project."There is stereotyping, and I do get approached for that (rural characters). Lekin, aap karo stereotype (But, you keep stereotyping), but I will bring something new and fresh to the craft. Once you watch it, it will feel different," Sparsh Shrivastava said while speaking to was recently seen in the Prime Video series 'Dupahiya,' where he played the character of Bhugol. The actor added that he remains unfazed by the industry stereotyping him and also offered a new perspective on it. Watch the full interview here: "But, I don't see it like that. I have a different perspective," he continued, adding, "We have seen so many veteran actors doing only romantic cinema, or fighting villains. You never called it stereotyping then, so why give it a label now?"The 27-year-old has recently made his debut as a singer, songwriter, and composer with the song Ji Huzoor. Also featuring Preeti Panigrahi of 'Girls Will Be Girls' fame, it is a peppy romantic Watch
