India, Nov. 3 -- Actor Chandan Roy, who became a household name with his portrayal of Vikas in Panchayat, is now winning hearts with his latest short film, Aakhri Ride, presented by filmmakers Anurag Kashyap and Vasan Bala. In the film, Chandan plays a cab driver in Mumbai, and through his character's struggles, the audience gets a glimpse of the city's harsh realities and how they can push people to the brink of desperation.

In an interaction with Hindustan Times, Chandan looked back at his early days of struggle, recalling how his dream of becoming an actor led him to pursue journalism before eventually moving to Mumbai to follow his passion. The actor also reflected on his nine-year journey in the city, how his career has evolved over...