Tara & Akash Actor Jitesh Thakur Talks About Representing India At International Pageant: Was Convinced That... - EXCL

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year after representing Indian cinema at the Toronto International Film Festival, Tara & Akash: Love Beyond Realms is set to release in theatres worldwide on September 26. Jitesh Thakur and Alankrita Bora headline the film while also producing it under their banner, Whispers from Eternity Films. In an exclusive interview with Zoom, Jitesh Thakur opened up about representing India at an international pageant.

Jitesh Thakur opens up on representing India at an International Pageant

In an exclusive interview with Zoom, Jitesh Thakur recalled his journey to Mr. India and the international stage. He shared, “I saw an article in Times of India, published in Bombay Times, which said this was the gateway to Mr. India. I thought this is the way to showcase one’s personality, even if not in a conventional way. With dedication and hard work, I had one clear goal — Mr. India 2015. My family was initially concerned about how I would earn a living, but they supported me after seeing my determination. In 2015, I won Mr. India, which gave me the chance to represent India at an international pageant. I was also honored with the title of Mr. Supranational. That was the first time I truly gained confidence and was convinced that this is what I wanted to do — pursue my dreams and live them fully.”

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About the Film

Tara & Akash: Love Beyond Realms also stars Amol Palekar, Deepti Naval, and Brijendra Kala. Directed by Srinivas Abrol, the film is backed by Whispers from Eternity Films, founded by Jitesh Thakur and Alankrita Bora, along with the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC) under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.