In this episode, actors Amar Chaggar and Amit Dhut join Amrita to discuss their new British Asian, indie film, Never Had A Chance, which recently screened at the UK Asian Film Festival. Beyond the film’s poignant story of two friends caught in a cycle of substance abuse, both actors explore the weight of portraying such heavy subject matters alongside the happy moments the characters face. Amar stars as the protagonist, Ravi, who struggles to leave a life of crime behind, while Amit plays Guj, a local drug dealer. The actors also dive deep into their own experiences with mental health, offering a nuanced look at the cultural stigmas surrounding vulnerability for men within the British Asian community. Reflecting on their paths in the industry, they share the personal challenges and moments that are shaping their careers and share their experience in making Never Had A Chance, which reflects the real struggles that the young Punjabi community face today.
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