Raghav Juyal has come a long way, starting out as a dancer, then turning into a television show host, and now establishing himself as a full-fledged actor with projects like Kill and The B***ds of Bollywood. His journey hasn’t followed a straight line — and that’s by design.A big part of this evolution, he says, comes from the intentional breaks he takes — often returning to his hometown in Uttarakhand to disconnect from the noise, rethink his path, and revive himself creatively.
“Yes, absolutely. I take these breaks intentionally. It’s important to get close to nature — it gives you clarity and something new,” he says, emphasizing how stepping away fuels his perspective. “Even great minds have done this. Steve Jobs used to take breaks to reset,” he adds.For Raghav, even his transition from television to films was rooted in that same instinct to pause and take risks. “I had a comfortable life — a car, a home in Mumbai, everything was set. But taking that leap was important. You need to detox not just physically, but mentally — to grow,” he says.Interestingly, self-doubt has never really defined his journey. “Honestly, I grew up watching shows like Naruto and Dragon Ball Z — they teach you resilience and belief. So self-doubt never really got to me. People around me used to say, ‘This won’t work out… going to Mumbai is not for you.’ But that never touched me. I’ve always been self-motivated. I think differently,” he says.His belief in risk-taking is unwavering. “Taking risks is my birthright — and I believe it’s every human being’s birthright. We should think out of the box, dream freely. In fact, the phrase ‘dare to dream’ shouldn’t even exist when it comes to dreaming. Why ‘dare’? Dreaming should be natural. Since tribal times, humans have survived by taking risks — it’s part of our DNA. The moment you stop taking risks, you become less human,” he shares.As an actor, he embraces the full range of human emotions, and that’s the reason he loves exploring genres in cinema. “As human beings, we have all the navras within us. It depends on what you choose to tap into — your inner Rama or your inner Ravana. That choice is yours. The process is about living life fully and being honest with my emotions. Empathy is key — feeling for everything and everyone, without holding on to hatred,” he says.
