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Baburao to Babu: Makhija's Acting Genesis
2 Jul
Summary
- Akash Makhija's acting inspiration began with Paresh Rawal's Baburao.
- Ramandeep Yadav initially aspired to a career in cricket for India.
- Rajkummar Rao praised 'Raakh' actors for their outstanding work.

Actors Akash Makhija and Ramandeep Yadav, celebrated for their roles in the series 'Raakh', have received the IMDb "Breakout Star" STARmeter Award. Makhija shared that his fascination with acting was sparked by Paresh Rawal's iconic portrayal of Baburao in 'Hera Pheri,' a character that inspired his own journey to acting.
Yadav detailed a different path, having originally pursued cricket with aspirations of representing India. His career trajectory shifted after college, leading him to theatre and eventually to a small role in Anurag Kashyap's 'Manmarziyaan' before his breakthrough in 'Raakh'.
Both Makhija and Yadav were recognized for their impactful performances in 'Raakh,' with Makhija recounting a particularly encouraging message from actor Rajkummar Rao who lauded their work in the series.