Barun Sobti reveals why his life is not the same after starring in Asur

For Barun Sobti, a significant milestone in his career came in form of show Asur, which he considers a life-changing project. actor emphasised significance of show in shaping his career. In a recent interview, actor shared how his career took a new direction after being a part of series.

3 things you need to know

• Sobti began his acting career in 2009 with TV series Shrdha. 
• In 2014, he ventured into films with Main Aur Mr. Riight. 
• He lent his voice to narrate audiobook Last Boy to Fall in Love by Durjoy Datta

Barun Sobti's performance in Asur earns him recognition as a serious actor 

‘People take me more seriously now’, Barun stated. ‘ character I played in Asur was very difficult and h many layers. It was a deep, complex role, and I think I managed to portray it well. As a result, people now see me as a serious actor. It’s a huge milestone in my life’.

(Barun played character of Nikhil Nayar in Asur | Image: Barun Sobti/Instagram)

Reflection on his transition from television to films now to OTT platforms. Barun acknowledged ups and downs that come with being an actor. He explained that entertainment industry is perception-driven, with initial impressions carrying significant weight. ditionally, sheer number of actors in country contributes to challenges faced by individuals in industry. 

He said, ‘It’s h its ups and downs, but that’s life of an actor I think. Every actor I think goes through that. Because one, it's a perception-based business. First, we started, images and everything, it mattered a lot. And secondly, re are tons of actors in our country. So yeah, Kabhi kisi ka time toh kabhi kisi aur ka’.

Barun takes on a challenging roles in murder mystery series Kohrra

Barun Sobti is gearing up for his upcoming series, Kohrra. show set against backdrop of Punjab, is a murder mystery that delved into relationships and more. Barun will be seen portraying role of a police officer with complex layers in series. Joining him in cast are actors Harleen Sethi, Varun Bola, and ors. Kohrra has alrey hit screen of Netflix this Friday i.e., July 14, 2023.