I became an actor to do films but TV gave better opportunities: Yash Tonk

Kaahin Kissii Roz actor Yash Tonk, who will be seen in a new show Jaat Ki Jugni, says he got better opportunities on TV and how today newcomers don’t think of longevity or about making a career in acting.

Yash Tonk has been a popular face on television for over 15 years and yet he feels he has more to give. With shows like Kaahin Kissii Roz, Karam Apnaa Apnaa, Yeh Vaada Raha among others, Yash admits he wants to be part of shows that last for years.

After 15 years of acting, Yash Tonk is glad he has worked with many generations of actors.

He says, “I want my shows to continue for 15 years (laughs). When a show works, everything works. You have a set audience to cater to and once people love it, things work smoothly. Launching a show is the most stressful time. It benefits everyone once the show delivers ratings and the actors too understand and are able to work on the character better.”

The cast of Jaat Ki Jugni poses for a photo.

While Yash has been part of numerous daily soaps, he knows they are “very hectic” but also happy that he has “got good roles” in his career. Yash says, “When I consider a show, I think about the role offered to me which is of prime importance. I have worked with many generations of actors in my career, and today, I am working with new actors too. I am working hard and perhaps harder than others.”

Yash observes that he hasn’t “changed” and is the same person that he was when he entered the industry. He says he is enjoying playing the role of a Haryanvi in his upcoming show Jaat ki Jugni. “There are very few chances you get to connect to your roots and this is one opportunity, I didn’t want to miss. I am having fun talking in Haryanvi on the show,” Yash says.