Tollywood star makes honest confession about how Amitabh Bachchan inspires him

Yash Daasguptaa has no hesitation in admitting that he isn’t the best actor. Instead, he focuses on embracing roles that resonate with his persona. His character Abhay in the Bollywood debut 'Yaariyan 2' mirrors him in many ways. A man who speaks less but expresses volumes, Yash, in his own words, saw much of himself in Abhay. What sets Yash's entry into Bollywood apart is how he secured his role.

Unlike many of his Bengali contemporaries who rely on grueling auditions for Bollywood roles, luck favored Yash. The directorial pair, Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru, intrigued by Yash's performances in films like ‘Gangster’ and ‘One’, invited him over to Mumbai. After a six-hour discussion, he was selected, without any auditions, for 'Yaariyan 2'.


His tryst with the limelight began in Bengal, particularly with the TV sensation ‘Bojhena Se Bojhena’. However, his roots in acting trace back to Mumbai with roles in series like ‘Mahima Shani Dev Kii’ and ‘Basera’. It was a casual pursuit initially, a hobby, which became a passion when Yash moved to Kolkata due to familial obligations. Despite the Mumbai origins of his career, Bollywood wasn't an immediate aspiration for Yash. He emphasizes the significance of the journey, not just the end goal. Thriving in the Bengali film circuit, he was content and somewhat hesitant about a fresh start in Bollywood until 'Yaariyan 2' presented itself.

Yash's self-assessment speaks for his humility. Rating himself a mere 0.5 out of 10 in acting, he cites Amitabh Bachchan’s evergreen learning spirit. Drawing a metaphorical reference, Yash believes that as an actor, he is still in the embryonic stages, just like being "in my mother’s womb".

Post 'Yaariyan 2', the horizon looks promising for Yash. He's delving into film production alongside Nusrat Jahan in Bengal, with their film 'Mentaal' poised for release soon. While there's no concrete plan to permanently relocate to Mumbai, Yash maintains an open mind, eager to see where 'Yaariyan 2' takes him next. He is now looking forward to the unfolding chapters of his career.