The term “overnight success” is adored by the public. Few people are aware that Pratik Gandhi toiled for 15 years before Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story helped him become well-known. The actor first worked in Gujarati theatre. The Gujarati play Aa Paar Ke Pele Par gave him his first opportunity to work. As a result of the play’s success, he was offered another Gujarati play. Gujarati film soon had theatre as its foundation. Wrong Side Raju, one of his Gujarati films, was awarded the National Award for Best Gujarati Film. He had a prosperous career in Gujarati theatre and film, but stardom eluded him.
The Harshad Mehta Story Scam of 1992 then took place. Gandhi’s life was irrevocably altered. He gained a lot of notoriety. He received praise. His aspiration to succeed had at long last come true. But the actor will never forget those dark days when hope felt so far away.
Gandhi recalls his difficult childhood while talking to Jitesh Pillai, the editor of Filmfare, on Whatsapp Presents Just Between Us By Filmfare, a discussion show where celebrities open up. How he kept working in the hopes that success would one day kiss his feet. He talks bravely about his difficulties. And shares the most private times in his life that nearly destroyed him. But he had supporters who stood by him, which gave him the strength to carry on. Today, the price of his struggle is gold.
He was greatly vindicated by Scam 1992. Gandhi discusses in the interview how popular TV shows were when he first arrived in Mumbai. Thus, he believed that TV was the place to be. However, he had no idea how to go about landing a part in the serials. Through trial and error, he learned how to navigate Bollywood. He recounts speaking with his mother and brother on the Whatapp group when he discovered the Scam 1992. He spoke privately with his father over WhatsApp as well. He had no idea that his life was about to alter.
