Vedang Raina on being the outsider in the film industry: I’m lucky to be doing what I’m doing

Actor Vedang Raina may just be two films old, but he has managed to make the audience sit up and take notice of his talent. Having worked with Zoya Akhtar and Karan Johar very early in his career, Vedang is now gearing up for his next release, Main Vaapas Aaunga. The film has been helmed by Imtiaz Ali, and Vedang recently opened up about collaborating with the celebrated filmmaker and veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah.

Vedang Raina on working with legends Naseeruddin Shah, Imtiaz Ali

The actor didn’t reveal much about his character in the upcoming film, but described it as an “experience of a lifetime.” He added, “I’m actually spoiled as an actor after this experience. He’s a director (Imtiaz Ali) who brings the best out of you without you even realising. And Naseer sir is just a legend. I tried to observe him as much as I could and learned things I’ll remember for life.”

Further, Raina even shared that he’s open to working across genres and is not boxing himself into a particular type. “I’m not limiting myself to a genre. If a script resonates with me and my heart is in it, I’ll do it. I’m learning along the way, but maybe I’d be more in control. I think I usually go with the flow and let things happen. But I take charge slightly more.”

The ‘outsider’ tag

In the past recent years, Vedang has established himself as a promising outsider. And now, the actor reveals he does not think much about being an “outsider”. “It’s now been a couple of years, I really don’t think about it that often. I’m lucky to be doing what I’m doing. There’s only a handful in the entire country getting these opportunities. I will make the most of it,” he shared.

Vedang Raina will be seen playing a turbaned Sardarji in Applause Entertainment’s Main Vaapas Aaunga, which opens in cinemas on June 12. Helmed by Imtiaz Ali, the film also stars Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari Wagh and Naseeruddin Shah in key roles.