Actor Abhin, who essays the role of Sameer in the television show Tod Kar Dil Mera, never planned to become an actor. His journey in front of the camera began unexpectedly. Starting his career as a director, he says he got into acting by accident and stayed for the "kick" it gave him.
How Acting Found Him
"Acting happened to me very naturally. I actually started my career in direction and never thought I'd become an actor. I was doing well as a director and I was really happy with it," he recalls. The shift came due to a friend's emergency. "My first acting job was for a Punjabi episodic show that a friend of mine was casting for. He was stuck because the actor who was originally cast backed out at the last moment. He asked me to step in, and I thought he was crazy, I had never acted on camera before."
But his friend saw potential in Abhin that he did not see in himself. "He convinced me. He told me that when I used to narrate scenes and demonstrate the characters to other actors, he could see that I had it in me. He believed I was good at it." What was meant to be a one- or two-day comic role changed everything. "The appreciation I got was overwhelming. It gave me a completely different kind of fulfillment — a real kick. That's how acting happened to me."
Challenges in the Entertainment Industry
Talking about the current challenging scenario of the entertainment industry, Abhin says, "The biggest challenge today for any creative person or person in a technical field is AI. Because of AI, the world is changing so quickly that it is not possible for any person to keep up with it. Staying real in a world that is constantly changing is very difficult. These changes are happening so fast that it does feel scary." Despite the pace of change, he believes actors cannot afford to freeze. "Even then, as actors, we need to keep working, improving our craft daily while also protecting our individuality and emotional honesty."
Abhin made his debut with the Punjabi show Chhoti Jathani and also featured in the show Bhed Bhram. He emphasizes that the key to surviving in the industry is to remain adaptable while preserving one's unique essence.
