Maharashtra, Mumbai: In an exclusive conversation with IANS, actor Vivaan Sharma opened up about his inspiring journey from Jaipur to the screen, sharing how persistence and hundreds of auditions helped him carve a place in the industry. Despite having no formal acting training, he credits continuous auditions and on-set learning for shaping him as an actor. Speaking about his latest project 'Raakh', Vivaan revealed that the emotionally powerful story deeply moved him and motivated him to prepare extensively for his role as Sahil through research and observation. He also spoke about working with actress Sonali Bendre and director Prashant Sinha, calling the experience enriching and creatively fulfilling. Reflecting on the emotionally intense shoot, Vivaan shared that the project taught him invaluable lessons about acting, resilience and the importance of authenticity in performance.