India, May 14 -- Netflix's latest series Glory has become the talk of the town, earning largely positive reviews from both critics and audiences. While performances by Divyenndu, Suvinder Vicky, and Pulkit Samrat have been widely praised, actor Kunal Thakur has also left a strong impression on viewers with his portrayal of Raka in the show.

In exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, the actor opened up about undergoing an intense physical transformation for the role, learning the Haryanvi accent with help from wife Mukti Mohan, and how Raka's story mirrors the struggles of many real-life boxers whose dreams were left unfulfilled.

Talking about the overwhelming response to his role, Kunal said people close to him were excited to finall...