India, June 13 -- S umedh Mudgalkar became a household name with his portrayal of Krishna in the TV show Radhakrishn. But breaking free from that divine image and showcasing his versatility took time. He was recently seen in the web series Hai Junoon, playing the role of a dancer - a clear departure from his earlier avatar. While he acknowledges the challenge of being typecast after playing a mythological character, Sumedh is content with where he stands today. Ask him about the struggle of changing public perception, and he candidly shares, "I don't think about how the audience sees me, because that's not in my control. The more I dwell on it, the more it stresses me out. What truly matters is how I see myself, so I try to focus on understanding my strengths and recognising areas I need to work on." He continues, "I received several offers in a similar genre after Radhakrishn, but I had to turn them down, and it did cost me. I loved playing Krishna, but as an actor, my responsibility is to do justice to every role - whether it's that of a god or a gangster." In November 2024, Sumedh met with an accident during a shoot, suffering a nose fracture. Recalling the ordeal, he says, "Everything felt like it was falling apart. You can't breathe because your nose is completely blocked, so your mouth stays open. Eating and drinking becomes difficult. It was overwhelming. At one point, I thought, 'It's all over for me.' I even considered surgery if my nose ended up permanently deformed, but I didn't want that." For actors, their face is often central to their work. Did the fear of professional consequences ever creep in? "We all have insecurities," he admits. "I struggled with my height for years. I felt I should be at least six feet tall. But I learnt to accept it, and it pushed me to work harder. I told myself-if I don't have the height, I need to sharpen my skills. Even with this injury, the recovery was slow, but I eventually realised, it's all going to be okay."...