FUKREY ACTOR REGRETS NOT STUDYING AT HINDU A

Actor Manjot Singh recalls his Delhi days and says that film commitments affected his student life

ctor Manjot Singh won hearts with his performance in films such as Oye Lucky, Lucky Oye (2008) and Fukrey (2013). How this Delhi boy became an actor is an interesting tale, which he narrates with signature Delhi swag. “Har Dilli waale mein chull hoti hai, ki agar kuch ho raha hai, toh haan main bhi kar loonga,” says the actor, recalling that his friend was going to the audition for a role in Oye Lucky, Lucky Oye. “I told him, mera bhi kara de audition (laughs). I auditioned for a small role previously, but was later called for a proper audition. This was my first attempt at an audition. I had never done any acting or participated in school plays before,” says Singh, who was in ninth grade at that time.

While cinema brought him fame at a very young age, it also cut short his student life. “I did my graduation through correspondence from DU,” says Singh. “I almost got admission in Hindu College, but unfortunately, for some reason, they hadn’t released the list for the Dramatics (extra-curricular activities) quota. When they called me again for auditions, I was shooting for Student of The Year (2012). So, I couldn’t go for it and lost the opportunity to study there.”

The actor, who has been invited to SRCC and Hansraj College as chief guest for various cultural events, says he’s proud of the fact that he has come a long way. “It’s a great feeling. I love the appreciation that comes my way,” says Singh.

The 24-year-old actor, who shifted to Mumbai in 2016, says, “I miss my family, and especially home-cooked food. My favourite hangout spots [in Delhi NCR] are Khan Market, Connaught Place and Cyber Hub in Gurgaon.”

I feel lucky that I was born and brought up here and have the Delhi lingo MANJOT SINGH, ACTOR