Every actor has an origin story. For Rajdeep Choudhury, it began on the school stages of Silchar, a small town in northeast India, where dance and drama contests set him on a journey few could have imagined.
“I always wanted to become an actor. In school, I was involved in a lot of drama, both inside and outside the classroom. There were competitions like fancy dress and singing, and I was always the first to volunteer for any dance contest. I knew I had a passion, but I didn’t realise it would grow into a career as an actor,” Choudhury tells The Indian Sun.
So how did it all happen? His determination took him to Aram Nagar, “the holy place for auditions in Mumbai,” where he met a man named Yogesh Singh, who told him, “There’s one audition in this building—you can go and talk.”
“I ended up there and waited for two hours to meet the director, Sachin Karande, who has since become a very good friend. When I finally met him, he looked me up and down and said, ‘Chalo, tum audition karlo’ (ok, you do the audition), almost casually. The role was for a handsome man, and I was dressed accordingly. I did the audition and didn’t hear back for about a month. Then they recalled me for another audition. And that’s how it all began.”
That first audition became Choudhury’s break with the film Jack and Dil. Interestingly, he has just finished another film with Karande recently.
Choudhury’s journey isn’t linear. He spent time in Australia and Pune, honing his craft through workshops and improving his diction and voice under the guidance of the late Vikram Gokhale. His dedication paid off, opening doors to projects in India such as Dangerous with Bipasha Basu, Mister Mummy with Ritesh Deshmukh, and IRaH with Rohit Bose Roy.
He moved to London and not content with acting alone, Choudhury explored writing, creating short films like Chatbot, a COVID-era crime drama shot with the support of the Portuguese Embassy in London, and London Pandit, which streamed on MX Player. “That experience made me realise I could write, amaze, and captivate people while continuing my acting work,” he says.
This dual talent culminated in A Teacher’s Gift, his first feature-length screenplay, in which he also stars. The film is screening at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.
Choudhury’s filmography spans Bollywood, British cinema, and digital platforms. Recent highlights include Second Chance, a thriller where he plays one of the main protagonists, and the sci-fi film Simulacra, both of which challenged him with unique roles.
Choudhury also recently completed work on Kashmir Princess under renowned director Andrew Lau, an experience he describes as being on the biggest film set of his career. The fils is due for release next year.
Despite his global footprint, Choudhury remains deeply connected to his roots. When asked about representing northeast Indian stories to his projects, his answer is an emphatic yes. He recently developed a spy story set in the region and is passionate about highlighting its untapped talent.
His message to aspiring actors from the northeast is grounded in the reality he knows all too well: “Be prepared for rejections… If you’re confident in your ability, nobody can stop you.”
Looking ahead, Choudhury envisions a future where he continues to act, write, and make films, balancing both Bollywood and international cinema. While London has offered him professional growth and life experiences, Silchar remains his heart and home. “Both are important in different ways,” he says.
From a small town with a love for drama and cricket to the sets of international films, Choudhury’s journey says one thing: regardless of where you start, talent and perseverance are the ultimate currencies.
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