I feel ready to take on lead roles: Rishabh Jaiswal

TV actor Rishabh Jaiswal, currently seen as Krish in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, is clear about one thing—he didn’t come this far to stop now. He says, “I always had a dream to work with Rajan sir. When the offer for Krish came, I didn’t want to let it go. It is my first TV show, and now it’s been one and a half years. The character has evolved so much, sometimes it feels like I’m doing a completely different show because of the role, which has layers to it.”

Rishabh says that he manages his long shoot schedules along with personal time. “I shoot 12 hours a day, almost 22-25 days a month. Balancing that with personal life is not easy, but I’ve managed. I’ve come from Banaras to Mumbai, and doing everything on my own—from cooking to shooting—has taught me a lot. I also make sure to go to the gym and focus on health. I have found a new hobby to go for pickleball, I enjoy it after a long day at work. It is like a reset button for me.”

He admits the journey hasn’t been without challenges, but the passion for acting keeps him going. “As an actor, I’ve always gone with the flow. But now, after playing Krish, I feel ready to take on lead roles—whether it’s in TV, films, or web shows.“I’m grateful for the journey so far, but I’m also hungry for what’s next. ”