Uttara Karnataka Huduga! From IIT Student to Bollywood | ft. Prajwal Maski | E10

From IIT classrooms to film sets, this episode of Midway Talks features an inspiring conversation with upcoming Kannada actor Prajwal Maski — an artist who chose passion over convention and carved his path into the film industry. Prajwal shares his journey from being a student at IIT to acting in Kannada films, short films, and even the Bollywood sports drama “Maidaan” alongside Ajay Devgn. He also talks about working on a Flipkart advertisement associated with Allu Arjun, the realities of auditions, emotional acting, drama school experiences, and the struggle of surviving in the competitive world of cinema. This episode is packed with honest insights for aspiring actors, creators, theatre artists, and anyone chasing an unconventional dream. If you enjoyed this conversation, support Midway Talks by subscribing, commenting, and sharing this episode with friends who love cinema, acting, and inspiring journeys. 📌 Subscribe for more Kannada-English conversations with creators, founders, artists, and professionals. #kannadapodcast #midwaytalks #kannadaactor #maidaan #ajaydevgn #alluarjun #actor #kannadacinema #actingjourney #kannadafilmindustry Chapters: 00:00 - Trailer 02:05 - Introduction 03:03 - Why you chose acting? 10:38 - Journey to IIT 12:30 - First Audition 18:34 - Continue IIT or Pursue acting? 23:23 - Is Professional training required for acting? 32:12 - Stage Acting vs Camera Acting 36:18 - What is the path for young aspiring actors? 39:40 - Scary audition experience! 47:23 - MAIDAAN with Ajay Devgan 55:13 - Lead actor vs Supporting actor 01:01:21 - Ad shoot with Allu Arjun! 01:05:04 - "Gangs of UK" - Lead role 01:06:19 - How dubbing happens? 01:10:58 - Closing thoughts