Exclusive - CID fame Hrishikesh Pandey on finding opportunities in the entertainment industry: The key is to be at the right place at the right time
Sanjivani, Kahani Terrii Merrii, Kahani Ghar Ghar Kii, Vikram Aur Gabraal, Piya Ka Ghar, Sati… Satya Ki Shakti actor Hrishikesh Pandey , who is popularly known for his character as Inspector Sachin in C.I.D., believes that in the entertainment industry, one needs to be at the right place at the right time.
He said, “Opportunities don’t come easily, and when they do, of course people grab them. That’s how it has always been—and it will continue to be. Someone’s loss might become someone else's gain, but that's part of life in any industry. The key is to be at the right place at the right time.”
“You can meet people and stay in touch, but unless the timing and situation align, things won’t work out. So yes, focus on your own path, keep working, and your time will come,” he added.
He stressed that there will always be competition in the industry and added, “I believe if it's healthy, it pushes you to work harder and become better. But for me, the real competition is not with someone else—it's with myself. When you see someone doing really well, it's not about beating them; it's about improving yourself and pushing your own limits.”
When it comes to choosing a project, Hrishikesh wants to work with good people—nice and genuine people. He added, “But more than that, it’s the character that matters to me. I don’t care if I’m playing a beggar, a hero, or someone young or old. What matters is the strength and importance of the character. If the role has depth and meaning, I’m in. The age factor or the label of the role doesn’t matter to me—what I’m portraying is what counts.”
Having spent over two decades in the industry, he wants to see a few changes in the industry. He said, “Firstly, the media needs to be more responsible. Entertainment should focus on things that are important—work, creativity, contributions to society—not on things that create a wrong impact on the public. There’s too much promotion of irrelevant or even vulgar content these days, and that hurts.”
“Secondly, we need to stop recording or promoting private conversations or sensationalized drama. It’s inappropriate and disrespectful. Entertainment and media come with responsibility. What we do and say influences people, so we need to act accordingly. There were so many unneeded things recorded, published showtimes without any consent too. I feel all of this should be totally avoided,” Hrishikesh ended.
He said, “Opportunities don’t come easily, and when they do, of course people grab them. That’s how it has always been—and it will continue to be. Someone’s loss might become someone else's gain, but that's part of life in any industry. The key is to be at the right place at the right time.”
“You can meet people and stay in touch, but unless the timing and situation align, things won’t work out. So yes, focus on your own path, keep working, and your time will come,” he added.
He stressed that there will always be competition in the industry and added, “I believe if it's healthy, it pushes you to work harder and become better. But for me, the real competition is not with someone else—it's with myself. When you see someone doing really well, it's not about beating them; it's about improving yourself and pushing your own limits.”
When it comes to choosing a project, Hrishikesh wants to work with good people—nice and genuine people. He added, “But more than that, it’s the character that matters to me. I don’t care if I’m playing a beggar, a hero, or someone young or old. What matters is the strength and importance of the character. If the role has depth and meaning, I’m in. The age factor or the label of the role doesn’t matter to me—what I’m portraying is what counts.”
Having spent over two decades in the industry, he wants to see a few changes in the industry. He said, “Firstly, the media needs to be more responsible. Entertainment should focus on things that are important—work, creativity, contributions to society—not on things that create a wrong impact on the public. There’s too much promotion of irrelevant or even vulgar content these days, and that hurts.”
“Secondly, we need to stop recording or promoting private conversations or sensationalized drama. It’s inappropriate and disrespectful. Entertainment and media come with responsibility. What we do and say influences people, so we need to act accordingly. There were so many unneeded things recorded, published showtimes without any consent too. I feel all of this should be totally avoided,” Hrishikesh ended.
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