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Abrar Qazi , currently seen in Tu Hi Re Dil Mein , began his acting journey with Laila Majnu (2018) and was later seen in The Family Man . At a time when many actors might have waited longer for opportunities in films and web series, Abrar eventually moved to television.

He shares, “Honestly, I was not thinking about films, television, or anything specific; I just wanted to work. After Laila Majnu, I landed a role in The Family Man, followed by a long period of waiting. Back then, I wasn’t staying in Mumbai because it wasn’t financially viable, given the uncertainty of work. But sometimes, opportunities come unexpectedly. I bagged my first TV show, Gathbandhan, which brought me to Mumbai, and I stayed.”

Understanding the long gestation periods in films compared to television, he chose consistency over uncertainty. He says, “There is always an element of chance in this industry. When I look around, I see so many talented and good-looking people still struggling. That makes me appreciate the consistent work I’m getting on TV. I have been among the final two contenders for several OTT projects, but often at the last moment, the role goes to someone with stronger visibility or better PR. Rejection at the audition stage doesn’t affect you as much, but reaching the final stage and then losing out can be frustrating. Then you feel TV mein apna kaam theek chal raha hai, toh why not stick to it when things are anyway turning out this way. My thinking is simple: platform koi bhi ho, agar aapko kaam aata hai aur aap achha kaam karte ho, toh kaam milta hai.”

Abrar maintains that he was never driven by stardom. He says, “I never thought of becoming a hero. I always wanted to be an actor. My inspirations are Irrfan Khan , Manoj Bajpayee , and KK Menon . I grew up loving cinema through their performances. For me, what matters most is that the role is meaningful and offers scope to perform.”