From cracking IIT Delhi with an AIR of 238 to stealing scenes as the iconic DJ Chitvan in TVF Tripling and portraying Bhagat Singh alongside Vicky Kaushal in Sardar Udham, actor Amol Parashar has lived one of the most unconventional Bollywood journeys of our time.
In a recent conversation with Humans of Bombay, Amol shared how he walked away from a cushy consulting job — and proud parental expectations — to chase something that gave him true joy: theatre. With no contacts and little money, he arrived in Mumbai and began hustling at Prithvi Theatre, earning just Rs 500 to Rs 1000 per show while doing part-time jobs to stay afloat.
It wasn’t glamorous. But his persistence paid off — six months into the grind, a casting director who remembered him from his IIT days offered him an audition, which landed him his debut in Yash Raj Films’ Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, starring Ranbir Kapoor.
The rest, as they say, is IMDb history. From theatre to web series to Bollywood, Amol’s journey is a living example of what happens when talent, courage, and madness collide in the right measure. As Amol says, “If you’ve dared to dream, at least give those dreams a fighting chance.”
About Amol Parashar’s career
Amol Parashar has carved a niche for himself with his effortless versatility across web shows and films. He first shot to fame with his iconic turn as DJ Chitvan in TVF Tripling, a role that quickly became a cult favourite. But he proved he was much more than just a quirky character when he stunned audiences as Bhagat Singh in Shoojit Sircar’s critically acclaimed Sardar Udham, starring alongside Vicky Kaushal. Amol has also held his own in films like Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare opposite Konkona Sen Sharma, and Traffic with Manoj Bajpayee, the Hindi remake of the hit Malayalam thriller.
He took on his first full-fledged lead role in the comedy caper Cash, produced by Vishesh Bhatt, where he brought his signature charm to the big screen. He’s also been part of digital hits like It Happened in Hong Kong opposite Aahana Kumra, which explored modern relationships with a slice-of-life vibe.
Recently, Amol was seen in Gram Chikitsalay, sharing screen space with Vinay Pathak and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, and in the family drama Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs, alongside Nimrat Kaur and Ridhi Dogra.
In a recent conversation with Humans of Bombay, Amol shared how he walked away from a cushy consulting job — and proud parental expectations — to chase something that gave him true joy: theatre. With no contacts and little money, he arrived in Mumbai and began hustling at Prithvi Theatre, earning just Rs 500 to Rs 1000 per show while doing part-time jobs to stay afloat.
It wasn’t glamorous. But his persistence paid off — six months into the grind, a casting director who remembered him from his IIT days offered him an audition, which landed him his debut in Yash Raj Films’ Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, starring Ranbir Kapoor.
The rest, as they say, is IMDb history. From theatre to web series to Bollywood, Amol’s journey is a living example of what happens when talent, courage, and madness collide in the right measure. As Amol says, “If you’ve dared to dream, at least give those dreams a fighting chance.”
About Amol Parashar’s career
Amol Parashar has carved a niche for himself with his effortless versatility across web shows and films. He first shot to fame with his iconic turn as DJ Chitvan in TVF Tripling, a role that quickly became a cult favourite. But he proved he was much more than just a quirky character when he stunned audiences as Bhagat Singh in Shoojit Sircar’s critically acclaimed Sardar Udham, starring alongside Vicky Kaushal. Amol has also held his own in films like Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare opposite Konkona Sen Sharma, and Traffic with Manoj Bajpayee, the Hindi remake of the hit Malayalam thriller.
He took on his first full-fledged lead role in the comedy caper Cash, produced by Vishesh Bhatt, where he brought his signature charm to the big screen. He’s also been part of digital hits like It Happened in Hong Kong opposite Aahana Kumra, which explored modern relationships with a slice-of-life vibe.
Recently, Amol was seen in Gram Chikitsalay, sharing screen space with Vinay Pathak and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, and in the family drama Kull: The Legacy of the Raisingghs, alongside Nimrat Kaur and Ridhi Dogra.
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