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Meet Amit Behl— an actor, educator, and cultural voice who turned failures into milestones and transformed challenges into opportunities.

From his mother’s academic legacy in Hindi literature to his bold leap from biomedical career to starring in ‘Shanti’, Amit reveals the life that shaped his unique approach to acting and education.
From growing up in a culturally rich home, balancing engineering, management, and the arts, to making his breakthrough with “Shanti” in 1994, Amit’s journey is a story of resilience, risk-taking, and reinvention.

-Discover why he walked away from a biomedical career to chase his creative passion.
-Learn how he sees method acting as a limitation — and what he believes truly brings characters alive.
-Hear his experiences working alongside international stars like Sean Bean and his philosophy on preparing for mythological and historical roles.
-Explore his impact as a leader in industry organizations like CINTA, International Actors Federation, Creative Council and his mission to bring education and entertainment together.

Now, with new film projects in Marathi & Kannada, a major script in the works, and his role as a Professor of Practice, Amit is building the future of Indian entertainment while inspiring the next generation.

This isn’t just an interview — it’s a journey through passion, persistence, and purpose. Watch till the end to see how education, leadership, and art can come together to shape culture and society.

Question for you: Do you believe education is as important as talent in building a lasting entertainment career? Comment below!

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