Meet Ranjan Raj, IIT Bombay dropout turned actor who made waves in Kota Factory as Balmukund Meena
Kota Factory season 3 has impressed us, and how and has given us plenty of reasons to watch it again. Did you know Ranjan Raj who plays one of the favourite characters Balmukund Meena is an IIT dropout who pursued acting?
Kota Factory season 3 has impressed us, and how! The show has given us plenty of reasons to watch it again, including a gripping plot and excellent acting from each performer. While everyone has adored Jitendra Kumar aka Jitu Bhaiya in the show, Kota Factory also features other compelling characters, including our favorite Balmukund Meena. Ranjan Raj, who portrays the popular character, has made waves with his acting, and we simply can't get over it! Fun fact: Did you know that Ranjan is an IIT Bombay dropout who decided to take a different path and pursue acting? Well, yes!
All you need to know about Ranjan Raj aka Kota Factory¡¯s Balmukund Meena
Ranjan Raj as Balmukund Meena in Kota Factory
His persona is that of a simple boy who aspires to succeed in JEE Advanced and thereafter JEE Mains. His goal is to go into the top IIT college after obtaining a decent rank (and he does get a good rank, sorry spoiler alert).
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From IIT to Netflix
According to a DNA article, Ranjan Raj's original goal was to become an engineer in order to provide for his family. He prepared for the JEE by going to a tutoring center in Patna after school, as advised by one of his mentors. He studied hard for two years, passed the exam, and enrolled in IIT Bombay. But when he got to IIT, he saw that students were engaged in extracurricular activities, which piqued his interest in acting.
In his second year of engineering, Ranjan decided to pursue acting seriously, finding it more fulfilling than engineering. He actively participated in theater events at other colleges, where he realized his natural talent for acting. Eventually, in his sixth year, he made the decision to leave IIT Bombay to pursue a career in acting full-time.
Ranjan Raj¡¯s other projects
In 2014, Ranjan Raj made his screen debut in the short film Interval 3D. Following this, he continued to work on more projects. In 2016, Ranjan Raj made his Bollywood debut with the movie Rustom. Additionally, he had the opportunity to appear in Amazon Prime's ImMATURE and TVF's Bisht, Please! after Rustom. He also appeared in the film Chhichhore. With his outstanding work in series like Hostel Daze, Dosti Ka Naya Maidan, Kota Factory, Campus Diaries, and many more, he established himself in the OTT market.
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