FEARLESS WARRIOR

ABHAY VERMA IS FLUSH WITH THE SUCCESS OF MUNJYA AND IS RARING TO GO. SRIJANI ROY CHOWDHURY RECORDS HIS EXUBERANCE

Abhay Verma has recently gained significant attention for his role as Bittu in the hit horror-comedy Munjya, which has marked a major milestone in his career. Munjya’s success at the box office, particularly its entry into the 100-crore club despite a modest budget, underlines Abhay’s versatility.

Abhay’s career path has been shaped by a series of deliberate choices, including his decision to take on the challenging role in Safed instead of opting for a safer project like The Archies. Abhay explains, “Yes, it is partly true that I couldn’t do The Archies because of Safed. Safed was unique. I never imagined I’d be cast as a transgender.

It was a surprise, but I’m proud of the choice because it allowed me to represent a marginalised community and advocate for change through my role.” He quipped about being shocked to be cross-dressing in the beginning, but Abhay got accustomed to it soon. His choice exemplifies his fearless approach to acting, driven by a philosophy that embraces risk and challenges. “I’ve never aimed to play it safe. My name, ‘Abhay’, means ‘fearless’. That’s a principle I live by,” he asserts.