What better than visiting Kolkata during Durga Puja? Absolutely nothing, and that’s why this Durga Puja, we explored the City of Joy with Bengali superstar Ankush Hazra during the festivities recently. He took us to one of the most famous pandals and also to some of his favourite street food spots to indulge in Kolkata delicacies like fish fry and phuchka. Between all the delcious food, we also had a meaningful conversation where he revealed how he never considered anything other than acting. Read on to know why.
Ankush Hazra On Why He Never Had A Backup Career Plan
While indulging in famous Kolkata delicacies, we asked Ankush Hazra about his studies in business. We wanted to know if he ever considered it as a backup plan in case his acting career didn’t take off. Responding to this, the actor said, “Back then, I wasn’t thinking about anything else. I was so passionate about becoming an actor.”
The Bengali superstar also shared a memory, when he was probably in Class 11 or 12. He shared that he once failed in maths and got a single-digit score. While Ankush stayed calm upon seeing his result, his mother exclaimed, “You failed in maths!” She believed that maths was important and would help him when searching for a job. To which he replied, “Mummy, actor banne ke liye itna maths jaanna kya zaroori?”
He continued, saying he was always confident about choosing acting as his career. He also added that never really having a backup plan has helped him reach the position he is in today. The actor also talked about his acting journey. He also mentioned his new film, Raktabeej 2, which was released back in September. He said that he did a small cameo in the first part of the movie, and revealed he didn’t expect to play the lead in its sequel.
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Mondap Durga Puja Pandal In Kolkata
For Durga Puja darshan in Kolkata, we visited one of the most famous pandals in the city, Mondap. Here, we enjoyed the Dhunuchi dance with clay pots in our hands, and as soon as we stepped out, we took part in the Jhurmur dance in a circle. After seeking blessings from Goddess Durga, we stepped out into the market to try Kolkata’s famous delicacies, starting with phuchka. The actor revealed that he especially loves phuchka prepared with yoghurt and chutney. After this, we tried Jhurmuri and fish fry, completing a delightful food trail.
To know more about Ankush Hazra and what Kolkata looks like during Durga Puja, watch the full Tere Gully Mein episode on Curly Tales official YouTube channel.
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