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The Survival Skill Set for All Actors

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Patrick John
The Survival Skill Set for All Actors

Thousands of people in the acting industry are going all out in showing off their acting skills and hoping to get impactful roles in diverse production pieces. As a result of that, it has made it extremely difficult for anyone to get a job in this field, no matter how talented they may be.

 

So how does one figure out the solution to this dilemma? Simple. You start investigating the industry itself. Look into the lives of famous actors and actresses and learn from their examples. Find out who has recently joined the industry and figure out how they made their approach into the workplace.

 

Another ideal way to navigate your way into the industry is to learn from professionals who have experience in the field and know what you need to make it big as an actor or an actress. A prime example of such a person is none other than Vidyut Xavier - a rising Indian actor who has mastered a myriad of skills to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry. For example, he started off as a skilled dancer who would perform as a background dancer for many influential artists and then went on to try out other skills. These included horseback riding, martial arts, and more.

 

He served two years as an Assistant Choreographer to Rekha Prakash - an Indian choreographer and made his TV debut in 2013 for his role of young Karna in ‘Mahabharat’ and then as Rahul Joshi in the series ‘24: Season 2’.

 

Xavier has been popularly known for his acting in the TV serial ‘Dhadkan Zindagi Ki’ in 2021 where he had the lead role as Dr. Abhay Sathe. The reason behind this was because it was during the COVID-19 pandemic that the shoot took place - allowing Xavier to have a better understanding of the ethics, motivation, and drive of caretakers in the medical industry. He said, “What I learnt during the pandemic was reaffirmed while shooting for this show. I have great regards and huge respect for doctors and the medical fraternity in general.”

The programme also won the 2023 Telly Award for Best Drama Series.

 

Moreover, since Xavier has seen many fresh talents entering the acting industry, there are a few insights he has shared with the public for aspiring actors who wish to pursue a professional career in acting.

 

Prioritising a Job

 

This might come off as unusual to most people, but it is a fact that in order to have the freedom to pursue a creative career, you need to have the means to survive both mentally and physically.

 

Casting directors do not want to hire desperate actors. So if you are going for an audition out of desperation, they will be able to tell, and they do not want to hire these kinds of people.

 

Investing in Your Creative Quirks

 

The number rule in making yourself stand out is knowing what your creative quirks are. What do you have to offer that others don't? How can you make yourself different from the rest? You need to start considering these questions before you enter the entertainment industry.

 

Directors are looking for people with multiple skills, and they know exactly how to find one once they see your audition. So, give them several things to consider about you, such as playing the drums, singing, doing impressions, etc. This way, you open up the potential to be hired for any kind of role they require. 

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