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A massive crowd of acting aspirants gathered around Mukesh Chhabra’s office; do you know he meets new talent every other day?

Chhabra is keen on bringing raw talent to the Indian film industry.

A massive crowd of acting aspirants gathered around Mukesh Chhabra’s office; do you know he meets new talent every other day?

For those whose biggest dream is Bollywood, Mukesh Chhabra is the only ticket to enter the big gates of the Indian film industry. Several talented artists don't often get their due because nobody is there to recognise their potential, but things happen differently in Bollywood’s dream man’s office.

Chhabra often makes time to meet and interact with talented actors almost every other day. The busy man has a lot on his plate already but making time for a sea of crowd, who stand there for hours with dreams in their eyes and belief in their soul makes Mukesh Chhabra the industry’s most modest casting director.


Chhabra is keen on bringing raw talent to the Indian film industry and he will become one of the reasons to revive Bollywood amidst its big fall lately. After a video from his office went viral, people came up with guesses and most of them were right. This scene was from Mukesh Chhabra’s office.

Mumbai, a city of the dreams, has many landmarks and houses of celebrities like Salman Khan's Galaxy, Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat, or Amitabh Bachchan's Jalsa, where the fans always come outside to click pictures and enjoy their fan moment with their favorite stars.

Currently, Mukesh Chhabra’s office has become one such spot. Aspiring actors around the corners from Mumbai and India come there for their open introduction and often find Mukesh Chhabra, interacting with raw talent.

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  • Bhagat says some stars can’t enjoy meals if not photographed.
  • Author calls Bollywood a “drug house of fame.”
  • He left movies to focus on writing and moved to Dubai.
  • Sees industry as insecure, with friendships mostly transactional.
  • Believes creating stories gives him more satisfaction than films.

Chetan Bhagat says fame in Bollywood can take a serious toll on mental health. The bestselling author, whose novels like 3 Idiots and Kai Po Che! became major films, explained that many actors and directors struggle when their work doesn’t succeed. “There are actors who, when going to a restaurant, if they aren’t recognised, don’t enjoy the meal. They wonder, ‘No one came to click photos?’ Can you imagine what a sick life that is?” he said.

Bhagat added that the pressure of attention and constant public scrutiny can worsen insecurity. He recalled seeing stars fade over time, their mental health affected by the highs and lows of fame.

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