Vedang Raina, who debuted in Zoya Akhtar's *The Archies*, revealed he had planned to pursue a master's degree if he hadn't succeeded in the film's audition.
Vedang Raina spoke about his backup plan
Jun 05, 2026
01:45 pm
What's the storyVedang Raina, who made his Bollywood debut with Zoya Akhtar's The Archies, has revealed that he had a backup plan in case acting didn't work out.
In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, the actor said he was considering pursuing a master's degree if he hadn't landed the role in The Archies.
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