Numerous offers pour in for Lakshya after 'Bads of Bollywood'
What's the story
Lakshya, the lead actor in Aryan Khan's Netflix series The Ba***ds of Bollywood, has spoken about his newfound fame and opportunities after the show's release. In a recent interview with Bollywood Hungama, he expressed gratitude for the positive response from viewers and shared insights into his selection process for future projects. The show also stars Bobby Deol and Mona Singh.
Gratitude
On the surge in popularity post 'BOB'
Lakshya said, "There are numerous offers available at this point in time, and I am grateful. Yet, selecting an offer is the most crucial decision." "A surge in popularity is evidence that your work and efforts are being positively recognized and accepted by the viewers who now want to follow you for even better outcomes in the future." "I am highly thankful and simply grateful to all the viewers of BOB who have not only appreciated but also accepted me."
Decision-making
On criteria for selecting future offers
Lakshya revealed that he has a few strict criteria for selecting future offers. "The first is relevance: Does it align with my needs and interests? The second is compatibility: Whether I would be able to deliver the expected outcomes?" "Do my core strengths enable me to justify the offer and benefit mutually? Third is social acceptability, because one has to abide by the principles laid down by our society."
Career path
On being an outsider in Mumbai
Lakshya, who hails from a middle-class family in Delhi with no connections in the film industry, shared his journey of moving to Mumbai with dreams of becoming an actor. He said, "So-called outsider reached Mumbai with dreams, a clear goal and objective of establishing myself as an actor." "So is the character of Aasman in BOB. Yet there are slight differences in the situations and obstacles posed to me as an individual and as a character."
Family support
On his family's reaction to his success
Lakshya also spoke about his family's reaction to his success. He said, "They are joyous, celebrating the achievement, and feel uplifted too." "Yet my mother, who practices Buddhism, always pays her gratitude to the universe for the most awaited event that has happened in life." "They always emphasize that success is an ongoing journey, not a final outcome."