Varun Chakravarthy's Journey Before Cricket
Varun Chakravarthy, known to fans of Indian cricket and the IPL, has become one of the country's promising spin bowlers in recent years. However, his career path was unusual and involved many shifts in his 20s, ranging from architecture and music to films and cricket.
Early Film Industry Experience
In a conversation with Ravichandran Ashwin on the podcast Kutti Stories with Ash, Varun Chakravarthy shared insights about his early life and his brief time in the film industry.
“I started hanging out with the movie guys in my group. We used to watch the shooting of films. One day, I got to know that this cricket movie Jeeva was being shot in many cricket stadiums. So I went to the location, thinking I would try to be an assistant director. I had seen some films like Varanam Aayiram and Subramaniapuram. These inspired me a lot during those days. So I felt that I could express myself through the movies. But I couldn’t make it to being an AD on set. But one day on set, an AD came up to me and offered me a part as a junior artiste, asking if I knew how to play cricket. The salary was Rs 600 per day. That was pretty helpful at that time.”
Life Before Cricket Stardom
- Varun explored various fields such as architecture, music, and films before settling on cricket.
- He earned Rs 600 per day as a junior artiste in a cricket film, which helped him financially at the time.
- He eventually transitioned fully into cricket, where he now receives a daily allowance of $300 as an Indian cricketer.
Summary
Varun Chakravarthy’s diverse early pursuits and brief film career paved the way for his eventual success as a professional cricketer, highlighting a unique journey marked by perseverance and adaptability.
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