Mumbai, March 12 Actor Vineet Kumar Singh, who stars in Netflix's new drama inspired by real life, "Hello Bachhon," which revolves around a teacher, says he is drawn to the show's theme of making quality education accessible to everyone.
Created by Abhishek Yadav, the education-themed drama series is based on the true story of Alakh Pandey, the founder of ‘Physics Wallah,’ an educational technology company. The show is directed by Pratish Mehta.
"The entire journey of Alakh Pandey sir is such that he has touched every corner of India. This (education) is a fundamental need right now. A dialogue in the show says 'education shouldn't be a luxury, it's a birthright'.
"When a person is taught by a good teacher, that person becomes a better human being. Society is made up of you and me; so, our society also becomes better. Education doesn't just change your life; it also makes our society better," Singh told
Known for his performances in films such as “Mukkabaaz”, “Superboys Of Malegaon”, “Jaat” and “Chhaava”, Singh clarifies that the show is not a biopic, despite being inspired by a true story.
"You feel a sense of responsibility when you are playing a character (in a show) with whom a lot of people, millions of people, have emotional connections. So, you cannot do anything right or left. This is not a biopic. There are a lot of nuances," he said.
The Varanasi-born actor, who was pursuing medicine to fulfill his father's dream before he changed paths, said he has a firsthand understanding of the dynamic between a student and a teacher. He calls it a destiny to be a part of this educational show.
"I was studying to become a doctor so that I can enter the film industry. I fulfilled that commitment. I promised my father that I will not stop studying. But this (acting) is what I have to do. I have experienced the student's point of view. I have experienced the teacher's point of view through my father.
"He is a mathematician. My father and his circle. So, somewhere, this story was written in my destiny,” he added.
The writing team comprises Abhishek Yadav, Ankit Yadav, Vernaali, and Sandeep Singh, while Vijay Koshy and Shreyansh Pandey serve as executive producers.
The show also features actors Vikram Kochhar and Girija Oak Godbole in a pivotal role in the series currently streaming on Netflix.
