Young actor from Jaipur Himanshu Soni is playing the character of Gautam Buddha in BK Modi's show Buddha. The actor has earlier done shows like Parvarish, Ramayan, Crime Patrol, Adaalat and a lead in a show called Yeh Zindagi Hai Gulshan. READ: I want to be remembered as Buddha says Himanshu
When asked about doing such a serious role at such a young age, he
says, "I was a line producer and have also done a bit of ramp modelling.
My father is a painter and has his
own business in which my mother also helps. After finishing my
education my father wanted to see me settling down with something
stable. When I announced that I want to become an actor
they were never against that. After coming to Mumbai I have done shows
where I played my age and when I got this role I knew that this is not
only a show on Lord Buddha but also a journey of King Siddharth to Buddha. It is very fascinating and the story between Yashodhara and Siddharth is untold. And this is also a dream which BK Modi sir has nurtured for near about 35 years. I am honoured to be a part of B.K.
Modi's dream. I was never reluctant to take up this right from my
audition to look test to going for Vipasana. I was confident about the
outcome. My family is also very happy with me." Himanshu also feels this
show will mark a very important chapter in his career. "I got to learn
many new things through this role. But for me, I am learning the nine
emotions through one character. I feel lucky and fortunate and I hope
that the audience will love me and shower their fondness towards me and
Buddha."