Mahir Sharma explains the importance of hard work and how it intersects with talent

re are two sets of people in world. One set includes those waiting for right opportunities to knock on ir doors. In contrast, or set consists of individuals who put in hard work, hone ir skills, expand ir knowledge and experiences in ir chosen fields, and create new opportunities for m to get to next level in ir careers. Youngsters, mainly, or all those who vie to reach top of ir realms, must focus most on continuously upskilling and working on ir innate talents to become ir best versions.

Mahir Sharma, an Indian actor who has not just worked extensively in Indian film and drama industry but has also marked his presence with international projects, explains how natural talent is often perceived as a prerequisite for success in acting, but it is not sole factor. “Talent provides foundation, but it must be nurtured and developed through continuous practice, learning-unlearning-relearning things, and gaining more experiences. In my eyes, successful actors are those who leverage ir innate skills and talents while continuously striving to improve ir craft,” he says.

He talks about how hard work is cornerstone of a successful career in any field. When it comes to acting and doing projects across platforms like stage and on-screen, actors need to dive deep into intensive rehearsals and sometimes even transformative physical preparations like he did in film “Truce,” where he lost 15 pounds to portray a bminton player. film later went ahe in achieving international recognition as well.

He emphasizes being committed to one’s craft, as he did in all of his projects, including Forget Me Not and Bang! Aur Mael Gayab. Mahir Sharma says that re needs to be a balance between talent and hard work. Balancing one’s natural talents with relentless effort goes a long way in ever-so-competitive entertainment world, helping actors also overcome several challenges in achieving sustained success.