Recalling His Struggles, Ronit Roy Says 'There Was A Time Jab Dal Roti Khane Ko Paise Nahi The'

The actor who never fails to leave the audiences impressed with his mere presence has come a long way. Talking about his journey Ronit Roy gets candid with Indiatimes like never before. He has given some amazing performances in his career. But is known for his outstanding performance in Udaan till date.

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Ronit will be seen next in Hostages -2 and we managed to talk with this star actor about his ups and downs, passion for acting, and the ongoing insider v/s outsider debate.

Want To Grow With Every Character

To begin with, we asked Ronit about having the pressure to give his best in every role he does and the actor said, ¡°You always want to do better, but it¡¯s not a pressure, that¡¯s my job, I don¡¯t feel any pressure, it¡¯s something that I personally want. I want to grow with every character, also it¡¯s the responsibility I have towards my audience, to entertain them, to give them a newer and nuanced performance, every time I go to work."

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He further added, how audience motivates him to do better, ¡°I keep working harder and they keep appreciating me, that¡¯s my relationship with them, and today¡¯s audience is very intelligent, they can see the hard work that you have put in. Also, one does not know what will happen tomorrow, I might retire tomorrow or get the biggest film of my life, so you don¡¯t know what¡¯s in store, so the best way is I live today .¡±

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Life Gave Me A Second Chance

Ronit has been working in the industry for 35 years and has seen many ups and downs. His first film Jaan Tere Naam (92) was a silver jubilee hit, despite that he faced a lot of struggle. When asked. did he ever think he would make it so far, he replied, ¡°Dal roti khane ko paise nahi tha, kaha socha tha ki actor ban jaaunga. (Didn't have money to eat food, where would I think I becoming an actor) But life gave me second chance, sabko second chance nahi milta, aur jin actors ko milta bhi hai woh successful nahi ho paate. I am grateful that I could make it.¡±

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Socialising Will Not Make You A Better Actor

Being in the industry for so long, Ronit shares what he has learned from it, ¡°I have learned in life not to expect too much, and for decades I have been living in a way where I wait for life to unfold, so I do the right things. I am not a pushy person. I don¡¯t go to offices and look for work and try and socialise with filmmakers to get a film, because socialising is one thing and being a good actor is one. Socialising will not make you a better actor. I concentrate on my craft, I am antisocial, I am a recluse, so I go to the gym, go home and work, that¡¯s it. I don¡¯t have any friends actually and in free time I spend time studying actors, I see their interviews and their views and their craft.¡±

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Was A Small Town Boy, This Industry Gave Me Whatever I Have Today

As the insider v/s outsider debate has left everyone talking, we asked Ronit about his opinion, he clearly said, ¡°I don¡¯t want to comment now what others are saying. But on a very personal note, I would say, I was a small-town boy and I came to Mumbai 35 years back, and whatever I am today, whatever I have today, I have got from the film industry.

The biggest producers, directors, actors of the industry. I have worked almost with everybody. To top it all my fans and audience, I have had a rough patch in my life, I faced it and came out of it, I made myself strong and got back to work. And I am very grateful that I have got so much love and respect over the years.¡±

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Keep shining Ronit!