The fame which I got since my Balika Vadhu days hasn’t changed me at all: Avinash Mukherjee

One of the biggest perks of the entertainment industry is the

fame

and

recognition

an actor gets when their character becomes popular. However, often the same fame can overshadow an artist’s vision. But

Balika Vadhu

actor

Avinash Mukherjee

aka Jagya believes that since his first stint on the small screen he has never taken fame seriously or for granted. The actor who’s gearing up for his upcoming TV show

Sasural Simar Ka 2

, shares, “The fame which I saw since Balika Vadhu days, hasn’t changed me at all.”

Avinash who was just 11-years-old when he started doing Balika Vadhu says, “When I started receiving adulation I didn’t know the value of it that time. I wasn’t aware of the struggle and hard work that an artist puts in to get that recognition or the happiness they get when their fan requests for an autograph or a photograph. However, eventually, when I started to understand it, I never took it for granted or too seriously but always acknowledged and respected the fame, love, and admiration that I have received over the years.”


The

Shakti — Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki

actor adds, “I also understood that this recognition didn't come to me because I’m special but because I was fortunate enough to be part of stories and content that connected well and has stayed with the audience even today."

Last year the actor stunned all with his amazing

weight loss

journey where he lost 16kgs in just eight months. While the initial stage is always an easy one, the tough part is once you reach your plateau. Avinash too agrees, “The weight loss journey after hitting the plateau is always the toughest for all. I was 14 when I started my weight loss journey and have reached where I’m today."



He adds, "The reason why it becomes tough later on is that after a certain point you stop seeing that drastic amount of difference and it takes extra efforts to push yourself. So I think the journey after reaching the plateau is the toughest but rewarding when you start achieving those small milestones as well.”