New Delhi, April 17 -- In a recent interview with GQ India, actor Jaideep Ahlawat shared his journey from studying at FTII to becoming a well-known name in Indian cinema. The actor, whose movie Jewel Thief is releasing on April 25, feels lucky to earn a living doing what he truly loves.

"I feel most people go about their lives doing things they don't actually love. In fact, they might even hate it. So for me, to be able to pay my bills while doing what I always dreamt of-it almost feels unreal. It feels like a blessing," he told the publication.

Ahlawat enjoys stepping into different characters and experiencing lives far removed from his own. According to him, very few jobs offer that kind of deep connection and adventure.

However, his...