Abhay Verma Opens Up About His Rise to Fame with ‘Munjya’ and Dreams of Sharing Screen with Shah Rukh Khan
After six years of perseverance in the industry, actor Abhay Verma finally found his breakthrough in 2024 with the hit film Munjya. Reflecting on his transformative year, Abhay described it as a time of new beginnings and personal milestones.
A Year of Transformation
In an exclusive interview, Abhay shared, “The year might be ending but a lot of good beginnings have happened this year. It feels like a new life when you finally feel accepted by the audience. Suddenly your signature becomes your autograph, your admirers become your fans.”
His journey from being overlooked to becoming a recognized artist has been nothing short of remarkable. “Within the industry, Abhay Verma might not have had that value which now Abhay Verma the artiste has. This year has actually been a dreamy year for me,” he said.
Financial Struggles Before Success
Despite the success, Abhay recalled a time just days before Munjya‘s release when he faced financial hardships. “I remember making a call to my best friend, back in my hometown three days before release as I had only ₹1200 in my account. I asked him how will I make do with it. But everything panned out really well. I always knew that Munjya was going to shift gears for me, be it the second gear or reverse,” he shared candidly.
Joining the Elite 100 Crore Club
Munjya‘s box office success catapulted Abhay into the coveted ₹100 crore club, a space typically dominated by established stars. “This is the family I needed acceptance from, and this decision is beautifully made by the audience. To be around such legendary people and my name getting added there is too good to be true,” Abhay said with pride.
He acknowledged the weight of his newfound fame. “People are calling me a symbol of hope for newcomers out there. So, it’s a collective win for all of us. If one person gets a chance, 100 people get hope to live in this beautiful city (Mumbai). Earlier I knew where to bow down my head but didn’t know what to pray for. I know what to pray for now.”
Words of Wisdom from Imtiaz Ali
The actor also recounted meeting filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, who offered him invaluable advice. “Imtiaz sir said that just being accepted in the industry, it’s a very fortunate thing that happens once in a while. Since you are in it, just take that thing, but don’t let it go over your head and go on with your journey.”
Dreaming of Shah Rukh Khan Collaboration
Rumors have linked Abhay to a role in Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming project, King. When asked about the possibility, he expressed his admiration for the superstar. “I don’t know if it will happen or not, but I hope that happens because then I will be working with the person whom I have idolised and almost treated as God. Everything I do is influenced by whatever actor and person he is.”
From financial struggles to box office glory, Abhay Verma’s 2024 has been nothing short of transformative, and the actor is ready to take on even bigger challenges in the years to come.