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Exclusive - 'I worked as a background extra in 'Guntata Hruday He' during my struggling days,' reveals Bhagya Dile Tu Mala actor Vivek Sangle

Last updated on - Feb 20, 2023, 16:42 IST
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Exclusive - 'I worked as a background extra in 'Guntata Hruday He' during my struggling days,' reveals Bhagya Dile Tu Mala actor Vivek Sangle


Popular Marathi actor Vivek Sangle is currently winning hearts as Rajvardhan in the TV show Bhagya Dile Tu Mala. The actor has become a popular name among the audience but not many know that the actor has gone through a lot in the initial days of his life. In an exclusive chat with ETimes TV, Vivek made some shocking revelations as he reminisced his heydays.

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About his family's background and support

Talking about his family and their support in tough times, Vivek said, "My father worked in a mill. He did not have that much money, but still, he managed to fulfill my dream. My family has supported me through thick and thin."

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About his struggle before getting lead roles

Vivek further revealed how he had struggled hard before getting lead roles on-screen. He said, "I started my career by doing small roles in my initial days. I have done roles where the characters were guest appearances and only lasted for 1 or 2 days. It was hard for me to get a lead role."

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Shocking revelation

The actor made a shocking revelation that he has worked in the background as an extra in many TV shows. He said, "Very few know that I had done 'background passing' for the TV show Guntata Hriday He. I would appear on TV for only a few minutes. It was a very hard time."

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About not having money for auditions

Vivek further said that he could not even go for auditions. He said, "I could not go for auditions because I did not have money to travel to locations."

- Interview by Vaishnavi Gavankar

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Thankful to everyone

I am really thankful and grateful to the people who are showering so much love on me. I have struggled hard in my life to reach this stage and I feel blessed.

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