Patiala boy finds a platform

Prateek Singh Rai wrote many songs, but unfortunately they were not released. Nevertheless, he didn’t lose hope as he says, “Once all struggle is grasped, miracles are possible.” 

So all inspired, this Patialvi boy who was once afraid of even facing the camera, kicked off his career by dialogue-writing in Punjabi movies like Needhi Singh and Dramebaaz Kalakaar. A graduate from CAMS department Punjabi University Patiala, the 24-year- old worked in a Youtube channel as an anchor, Do Gallan Car Ch’ where he got to interact with many Punjabi singers.  After so much of struggle, he tasted success with Punjabi web-series, Yaar Jigree Kasooti Degree followed by Student War and How To Become A Hit Punjabi Singer. Let’s know a little more about his journey.

Career goals

I want to be a superstar and wish to get spaces I have not explored yet. Also I want to show people the true meaning of cinema and maintain the level of entertainment industry.

Punjabi celebs I find stylish… 

Babbu Maan, Diljit Dosanjh and Jazzy B for sure, as whatever they wear, it suits them. 

Never leave home without

Wallet, mobile phone and my car keys. 

Traditional attire

Though I don’t wear traditional clothes very often, but I like to wear kurta-pyjama at religious functions.

Fit ‘n’ fine

One should adopt a healthy lifestyle, as that is what makes a person look truly attractive. To be honest, I am a foodie but I recently joined a gym.

Most bizarre look ever

I remember one day I saw a short guy wearing Chelsea boots with shorts. 

Your strength 

My mother who is not my mother but my best friend. Also, positivity is my biggest strength.

Your weakness

I am still exploring myself to find my weakness but I am afraid of negativity and imperfections.

A dream role

I love to challenge myself and want to try almost every character. Whether it is Kamal Haasan in Chachi 420, Salman Khan in Wanted or Yash in the Kannada movie KGF.

If not acting then? Ok 

Canada PR definitely (laughs)

Exotic place I wanna visit

London, for sure, because of its purity and calmness. Also, being a Punjabi if I am travelling out of India then it is mandatory to visit Canada.

  — As told to Bhavya Chhabra