Updated On: 22 November, 2025 04:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
In a candid chat with mid-day, Ankit Gupta credits Udaariyaan as his turning point. He highlighted the industry’s rapid evolution, rising competition, and smarter audiences. Grateful for the platform, he urged aspiring actors to work hard, as there are no shortcuts to success

Ankit Gupta
In an exclusive conversation with mid-day, actor Ankit Gupta opened up about his journey in the television industry, calling Udaariyaan the turning point that reshaped his career. Reflecting on his decade-long association with the medium, Ankit spoke candidly about how television has evolved—and how it transformed him personally and professionally.
Speaking about the drastic changes TV has undergone, he shared, “In the last 10 years, television has changed a lot. Earlier, there were not used to be a lot of shows and actors. Now there are a lot of shows, there are reality shows, there are dramas, there are so many things which give a chance to a lot of newcomers, a lot of people who are not even actors.”