‘Taare Zameen Par’ baby actor who performed Yohaan Awasthi is now a dentist and pilot in UK, this is what he appears to be like like now |

When ‘Taare Zameen Par’ launched in 2007, it did way over entertain audiences. The movie, directed by Aamir Khan, ignited discussions round parenting, the pressures of the schooling system, and the realities confronted by kids with studying disabilities. It additionally launched viewers to 2 gifted baby artists, Darsheel Safary and Sachet Engineer. Whereas Darsheel remained related to the world of performing, Sachet quietly stepped away from the limelight. Practically 20 years later, the actor who performed Ishaan Awasthi’s affectionate elder brother has constructed a wholly completely different profession path as a dentist within the UK and is now pursuing his ardour for aviation as nicely.Within the movie, Sachet portrayed Yohaan Nandkishore Awasthi, the academically gifted older sibling who excelled at research and sports activities whereas standing firmly by Ishaan’s facet. Because it seems, the actor’s real-life journey mirrors a few of these qualities. Slightly than persevering with in showbiz, he selected to give attention to teachers {and professional} development.In line with his LinkedIn profile, Sachet accomplished an M.Clin.Dent in Periodontology from the famend UCL Eastman Dental Institute in London. He’s additionally a registered member of the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and has efficiently cleared each components of the Abroad Registration Examination (ORE), qualifying him to practise dentistry within the UK.Earlier than relocating abroad, he graduated from DY Patil College, the place he was awarded a gold medal in Periodontology. However his ambitions prolong past dentistry.Although his Instagram profile stays personal, occasional posts supply glimpses into his life. In 2024, Sachet revealed his curiosity in flying by sharing {a photograph} from an plane cockpit. Reflecting on the expertise, he wrote, “Being in management up right here makes the fiercest challenges down beneath shrink to insignificance. A real reminder that the horizon is countless, and so are prospects. My first flight, however definitely not the final.”Regardless of changing into a well-known face after the success of ‘Taare Zameen Par’, Sachet has maintained that performing was by no means a fastidiously deliberate profession alternative. In 2022, in an interview with Bollywood Hungama, he revealed how he unexpectedly landed the position.“I’m from a movie household. My grandmother, Krishna Kumari Seth, was an actress whereas my grandfather, Suraj Prakash, was a producer. So I used to be at all times surrounded by the world of movies, although I didn’t plan to get into the sphere. The makers had been initially auditioning my youthful brother. I simply occurred to be there they usually requested me, ‘Why don’t you additionally audition?’ I did, and a month later, I bought a name. I used to be 11 at the moment,” he recalled.The movie’s recognition introduced him instantaneous recognition, however he selected to not capitalise on it by signing extra films.“Individuals began recognising me on the streets. I’d simply smile. I’ve grown fairly a bit, however nonetheless individuals are capable of guess. Or they really feel they’ve seen me someplace. I did a few commercials afterward. I bought just a few movie presents however didn’t take them up as a result of I wished to pursue my schooling earlier than I bought sidetracked,” he mentioned.Apparently, Sachet had not dominated out a return to performing altogether. In the identical interview, he expressed curiosity in revisiting the occupation after finishing his research. Nevertheless, 4 years later, there was no indication of a comeback, along with his focus seemingly remaining on dentistry and aviation.