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Dark Side of Casting, Cancer Battle & Identity | Manprit Rayat | Having Faith | Episode 26

In this honest and eye-opening episode of Having Faith, host Manreet Kaur talks to Manprit Rayat — a hardworking casting director, former Shiamak Davar dancer, global campaign curator, and a brave two-time skin cancer survivor. With over 12 years in the industry, 500+ brand campaigns, Fashion Week projects, international ads, and film casting experience, Manprit opens up like never before — sharing the unseen side of glamour, the painful battles he fought behind the spotlight, and the strength it took to rebuild his life. Together, they explore the truth of the industry, the dark side of relationships, the harshness of Mumbai, and the deeply personal journey of surviving cancer, identity struggles, and emotional betrayal. 💬 The conversation begins with a powerful question — “Who is Manprit beyond the casting director everyone sees?” And from there unfolds a journey filled with dance, dreams, heartbreak, achievement, illness, and extraordinary courage. ✨ In this brutally honest and eye-opening episode, they discuss: 🎭 The Real Journey Behind the Glamour • From a Shiamak Davar dancer performing in films like Barfi & Dil Bole Hadippa • Scriptwriting for radio shows before moving to Mumbai • Leaving engineering, choosing mass media & psychology • Entering casting as a ₹5,000 intern → now earning ₹1 lakh per project • Working on Lakmé Fashion Week, Bombay Times Fashion Week & international campaigns 🔥 The Reality of Casting & Entertainment Industry Manprit reveals: • Lies, manipulation & financial scams • Pressure, exploitation & unsafe work offers • Jealousy, black magic beliefs, insecurities & competition • Drug abuse, depression, and suicides in the industry • Why newcomers must verify people, stay aware, and protect themselves 🌈 Identity, LGBTQ Struggles & a Painful Relationship He shares: • Falling in love with the wrong person • Betrayal, emotional abuse, and being used financially • A false police complaint filed against him • Being called slurs like “ch***a” growing up • Learning to stand up for himself • Why the LGBTQ community deserves respect, understanding & dignity 🩺 Cancer Survival — A Journey Through Pain & Strength Manprit opens up about his battle with Basal Cell Skin Cancer (twice): • Diagnosed in 2019, healed, and then hit again during COVID • Chemotherapy sessions all alone — with no friends or family support • The emotional breakdown, depression & trauma • Mood swings, isolation, and feeling abandoned • The universe’s reality check • Why he now lives only in the present • The courage it takes to smile after surviving what he’s survived 💛 Growth, Healing & Becoming Stronger • How Mumbai shaped him into a bold, confident man • Choosing the right people • Letting go of toxicity • Building a life with love, hard work & resilience • Standing up for others and himself through movements like #MeToo • His desire to create a safe, productive, and respectful environment 🎬 Some of His Major Projects Incredible India (Aamir Khan) • Myntra (Deepika Padukone) • Radio City (Diljit Dosanjh) • Coca-Cola Studios Bharat • Lakme Music Videos (Raja Kumari, Jonita Gandhi) • Nike Da Da Ding (Deepika) • Hyundai, Tupperware, Suzuki, Redbull, Armani Exchange • Senco Jewellers (Vidya Balan) Films: Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya, Udta Punjab, Sardaarji 2, Kesari, 7 Hours to Go Web: Girl in the City, Coke Studio Bharat ❤️ This episode is a rare blend of truth, courage, and vulnerability. It uncovers the unseen journey of a man who survived heartbreak, identity battles, industry darkness, loneliness, and cancer — and still chose kindness, strength, and honesty. Manprit Rayat reminds us that no matter how harsh life becomes, you can rebuild, rise, and shine — if you choose yourself. 👉 Connect with Manprit Rayat: Instagram:   / manpritrayat   Instagram:   / mrcastingteam   Facebook:   / manprit.rayat   👉 Connect with Having Faith: Instagram:   / havingfaith1111   Facebook:   / havingfaith1111   🎙 Produced by: Having Faith | Manveer Singh 🎬 Directed by: Manveer Singh 🎤 Host: Manreet Kaur (Simpy Singh) 📸 Camera: Gurpreet Singh ✂️ Editor: Adarsh 📱 Reels Editor: Adarsh 📢 PR/Marketing: Marketing Street 💄 Makeup & Hair: Goonj Arora 🧡 Helping Hand: Komal Verma 🙏 Special Thanks: Kuldeep Singh & Dr. Kuldeep Kaur