Nikita Dutta opens up about her journey into Bollywood, “Wanted to appear for the UPSC exams and pursue civil services ” : Bollywood News

At the recently-concluded WAVES 2025, actor Nikita Dutta spoke candidly about her unconventional journey into cinema. Reflecting on her career path, she revealed that she once dreamed of becoming a civil servant.

Nikita Dutta opens up about her journey into Bollywood, “Wanted to appear for the UPSC exams and pursue civil services ”

While reflecting on her career journey, Nikita Dutta opened up about once aspiring to take the UPSC exams and shared: “I come from an Army family—everyone around me has served in the forces in some capacity. Naturally, growing up in that disciplined environment, I too was inclined towards a structured path. At one point, I even wanted to appear for the UPSC exams and pursue civil services. For someone like me, who has now chosen acting as a profession, the shift feels huge.”

She added, “We grew up with so many rules, routines, and restrictions—everything was about discipline, duty, and order. Choosing a career in the creative arts, where unpredictability is the norm, was a complete departure from what I was used to. But somewhere, I think that grounding has helped me stay focused and resilient in an industry that often feels chaotic.”

Nikita Dutta began her acting career in 2014 with the romantic drama Lekar Hum Deewana Dil. Since then, she has featured in films like Gold, Kabir Singh, The Big Bull, and the series Khakee: The Bihar Chapter.

On the work front, Nikita Dutta most recently appeared in the heist action thriller Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins. Directed by Kookie Gulati and Robbie Grewal, the film also featured Saif Ali Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Kunal Kapoor, and it premiered on Netflix on April 25, 2025.

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