“I must have done around five different courses—software engineering, event management, B.Com, even a call centre training program,” Vijay revealed in a conversation with Rhea Chakraborty. “Nothing clicked for me.”
Among his many jobs, one stood out for its sheer grind—selling SIM cards for Idea Cellular. “I used to go around selling packages and SIM cards,” he said, recalling long, tiring days. Reporting to a boss who owned a popular mobile brand showroom, Vijay was sent on daily rounds 30–40 kilometres away, regardless of weather.

