Wrestler Sangram Singh: Salman Khan, Bigg Boss Impacted My Acting Journey

After his reality show fame, Sangram started work on a film that never saw the light of day. He reflected on this tough experience. He shared that a person named Shyam Babu entered his life like a miracle. An acquaintance told him about a film being made about India’s first wrestler and suggested he talk to them. Sangram admitted he knew nothing about movies or how to act in front of a camera at that time. He became the film’s first brand ambassador and spokesperson. Their meeting covered everything from family welfare to entertainment plans. Shyam Babu asked Sangram for a promise: he would focus only on this project for a few years and not take any other work. Sangram agreed, and a new chapter began.

Sangram continued his story, describing how things progressed. Nitin Desai, a well-known name, joined the project. A big team came together. The film was announced, and Sangram’s name started appearing in the news. But then, for some reason, the film stopped. Sangram believes most people would have given up. Yet, he never saw breaking down as an option. He had no income for three years, living off his savings. In his free time, he began learning Marathi, acting skills, and technical details. He even learned about camera lights and how to deliver lines. He kept learning because he had faith in himself. Three years of hard work, all his savings, and his hopes seemed gone. But he didn’t lose heart. Shyam Babu then taught him something important: it’s not just about acting, but truly understanding acting.

So, how does Sangram Singh choose his film projects now? He explained that after the wrestling film fell through, he did a song. Other projects came and went, some stalled, some returned. He was once offered a film with a superstar, which included a wrestling scene. But he turned it down. He had come to understand that cinema is more than just fame; it’s a responsibility. Some people offered him big sums, like 30 to 50 lakh rupees. But he always thought, “If the story has no heart, what good is the money?” He wants to make movies that change lives, even if it’s just one person’s. Now, when people bring him scripts, his first question is, “Do I see my own truth in this story? Does it connect with my soul?” If the answer is yes, he drops everything else and commits. Otherwise, he has a unique way of saying no. He offers water to people who visit him in the summer and juice in the winter, then quietly says goodbye.