Amol Parashar on IIT Delhi, Acing Chitvan's Role & Living Away From Parents | The Chill Hour Ep. 35

On episode 35 of The Chill Hour, we feature Amol Parashar, a renowned Indian actor, who is celebrated for his versatile roles in web shows and films. He gained widespread recognition for portraying Chitvan Sharma in the web series TVF Tripling and portraying the iconic Bhagat Singh in Shoojit Sircar's acclaimed film, Sardar Udham.In this interview, Amol talks with Deepak about his life, from being an IIT Delhi graduate to quitting it all for his passion for acting. They also discuss his relationships, especially with his parents, providing a glimpse into Amol's journey and the choices that have defined him. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this super informative yet chill conversation between Deepak and Amol. 00:00 Episode Intro 02:16 Growing Up in Jammu 04:12 IIT Delhi Days 05:15 From Job to Acting 12:10 Indian Parents and Education 14:02 Amol's Love for Theater 20:28 Stage vs Camera 27:40 How TVF Tripling Happened 30:30 Passion vs Being an Actor 33:49 Parents and Acting Aspirations 39:42 Changes in Parent-Child Relationships 49:28 Amol's Time on Instagram 51:14 Actors and Content for Relevance 57:05 Funny First Shooting Day 59:46 Creators Turning Actors 01:05:26 Lessons from Struggling Days 01:14:31 Amol's Thoughts on Friendship 01:15:52 Honesty and Empathy 01:16:36 Closing Words The Chill Hour with Deepak is a podcast curated by Deepak Pareek, a media entrepreneur, content creator, creative producer, and a sucker for good, candid conversations. The idea behind the podcast is to not have conversations around generic topics that are easily available on the internet but to have insightful, chill, and personalized conversations around life, business, content, marketing, and much more! We're having your favorite content creators, entrepreneurs, business owners, freelancers, RJs, beatboxers, artists, singers, actors, directors, and a lot more folks on the show to bring a fresh perspective and have a candid chat with them. Follow The Chill Hour: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechillhourpod Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thechillhourpod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YKTHIhAFL2i0fDN32sOkX?si=7abdc9607e8444f5 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chill-hour-with-deepak-pareek/id1687461389 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lMGQ2ODE1OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw Connect with Deepak here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dkpareek/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkpareek Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dkpareek21 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dkpareek21 Connect with Amol here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amolparashar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amolparashar Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amolparasharofficial If you want me to come to your School/College/Organisation and deliver a speaking engagement/conduct a workshop on any topic, you can write to me at [email protected] and I'll be honored to do so. For collaborations: [email protected]