Archive · 22 May 2025
Sumeet Vyas on Theatre, OTT, Craft, and Breaking the Mold
Actor and director Sumeet Vyas discusses his career, which started in theatre and includes work in Bollywood and OTT platforms.
He loves theatre for its depth.
He focuses on improving his acting skills rather than seeking quick fame.
Vyas chooses roles based on whether the story is interesting.
He recently directed an OTT series because he had a vision.
Vyas notes that many OTT shows copy each other, but the best ones take risks.
Sumeet Vyas began his acting career in theatre in the early 2000s.
He values theatre as a space for actors to deepen their craft.
Vyas prioritizes craft and commitment over fleeting fame.
He works across various genres, choosing projects based on story.
Vyas recently directed the OTT series, Raat Jawaan Hai.
- Who
- Sumeet Vyas
- What
- Discussing his career, theatre, OTT, and direction.
- When
- Early 2000s (started theatre)
- Where
- Bengaluru (for his play Saanp Seedhi)
- Why
- To share his love for acting, his creative process, and the OTT boom.
Formulaic OTT
Innovative OTT
Storytelling Approach
Formulaic OTT
Many OTT shows use a formulaic approach.
Innovative OTT
Successful OTT shows break the mold and take risks.
- Profession
- Actor and Director
- Play
- Saanp Seedhi
- Started Theatre
- Early 2000s
- Directed OTT series
- Raat Jawaan Hai