Lakshay Narula is famous as the winner of India's biggest VJ reality hunt, organised by Sony Mix "Ek VJ Ke Liye." However, you may also know him by different names; emcee, anchor, illusionist, TV presenter, and a few more. His journey started even before he made his foray into the entertainment sector. We got a chance to get in touch with Lakshay and know about his journey in his own words.
From being a software developer to winning the biggest VJ reality show, how tough was the journey?
Well, I used to love programming and computers, and when I moved to Turkey to pursue the same, I realised, at the same time, the job was very monotonous, and I am the kind of guy who can’t sit in one place. I love to move around, so becoming an anchor and winning the biggest reality show was just destiny. One day, my friend introduced me to this reality show, and I happened to apply for it, and the rest is history.
So, the journey was exciting I would say because I realised I love facing the camera only after I faced it for the first time.
When did you realise that your interest in computers and technology was waning?
As I mentioned, the turning point was in Turkey, because programming didn’t get the best out of me. I wasn’t feeling productive and creative, and when I came back to India I started hosting shows and realised I love interacting with people and making them smile.
How was your experience of the first project in the entertainment sector?
I was browsing Facebook when I saw an ad for a newly launched app where people could go live and broadcast. I installed it to see what the whole fuss was about and got hooked on it. There were games, etc., and I won a game, and the prize had to be collected from their office. When I went there, the producer told me you have a great travel history; why don’t you become an anchor? I was not sure if I was aware of the whole dynamics of being an anchor, but then I said yes, and that was a turning point in my life.
How did your interest in being an illusionist germinate?
I went to the Channel V India Fest in 2012, where an illusionist was showing card tricks, and I was super fascinated. I went up to him and I asked him if he could reveal any of his tricks. He blatantly said NO. I felt offended. I went back home and searched for it online. I didn’t get that particular trick, but I found other amazing tricks, and from there I started learning and developing my card and mind-reading tricks.
You are already a multifaceted person. What else are you storing in your talent box?
Well, let me tell you, being a jack of all and king of none has its pros and cons. I want to now focus and evolve in the fields I have already put my hands into. The idea is to empower me and the people around me to grow and make something good out of this life.
