Namik Paul: I don’t sit back and make comparisons with others

Namik Paul, actor of Ek Deewana Tha, advises against comparing careers in the industry, highlighting the struggles all face. He comments on the importance of good writing for content to work and his desire to focus on social and contemporary stories.

Ek Deewana Tha actor Namik Paul asserts that no one has it easy in the industry, so it’s futile to constantly compare your work and career with others.

Namik Paul

“No job is easy. When I joined the industry, work was very limited for actors. It was all about big banners, selected shows, limited channels and timeline. So if you had to find work, it was a real big struggle. Some are able to get work much before their contemporaries whereas for others it takes time but trust me this place is such that all have to go through their share of ups and downs. So, I don’t sit back and make comparisons with others. It’s my journey and I am happy the way it has shaped up it,” he says. Talking about his break from work, Paul adds, “There was a time when I decided to sit back and wait for a right project. The onus was on me totally. None to blame! And, these last two-three years have been tough for all. Thankfully, now too much work is happening. I am not among those who bash television content, call it regressive and then audition for the same. For any content to work and stand out, good writing is the base and rest everything follows,”