Kavita Awaasthi (HINDUSTAN TIMES; August 10, 2020)

“Bollywood isn’t a dark world. I haven’t experienced anything wrong here. This industry gives you the chance to prove yourself and make a mark. If you have talent, you will find your niche,” says actor-comedian Sunil Grover, who has had a long career in entertainment.

Talking about his experiences and struggles in the industry, he shares, “I didn’t have any connection to the entertainment world when I started. As the acting bug had bit me, I did theatre — mostly serious plays — but I also loved to make people laugh. Even today, I feel mujhe itni comedy nahin aati. In the beginning, maine bahut dhakke khaaye, which is natural as a newbie has to learn the ways of a profession. I have been disappointed so many times. Yes, there were times jab main bhi shows pe replace hua hoon and of course, it hurt. It made me sad, but I have learnt that one has to keep trying. Maybe, those people felt that they could get someone who was more commercially viable. Luck matters here. But yeh darindo ki industry nahin hai.”

The actor admits that he has got a lot of love from the industry and one just has to prove their talent here. “No one forces anyone to join the industry but if you do, you have to go through the grind. I feel horrible for the people who have had harsh experiences in the industry,” he says.

Grover, 43, is happy to be back to entertaining people, and will soon be seen in a comedy show. “I had a lot of work lined up including a film and a web series, and I thought I won’t be at home at all, this year. But God had other plans.”