After journalism, he pursued modelling in Delhi. Along with that, he started learning to act professionally by joining a theatre. That's when the tables turned, and Namik landed in the city of dreams, Mumbai.

"I guess leaving the job and opting for modelling and theatre was a turning point in my life. Soon after that I got a big break by getting a role in the popular show 'Qubool Hai' and shifted to Mumbai. I realised that acting is something that I enjoy, and my interest in just wanting to be on television turned into my passion," Namik said.

He added, "After I shifted here, I started going for auditions which led to getting more offers to work in shows and that's how it dawned on me that I was always meant to be an actor. And now playing the role of Shiv in 'Lag Ja Gale' is a stepping-stone for me to turn my dreams into reality. I am really happy with how my journey is panning out."

'Lag Ja Gale' follows the journey of Shiv (Namik Paul), an affluent, self-made young hotelier, and Ishani (Tanisha Mehta), a hard-working girl who juggles between multiple odd jobs as the sole breadwinner for her middle-class family.

The story explores their proximity in a marriage for the sake of their siblings despite multiple misunderstandings and misgivings.

The show airs Monday to Sunday at 6:30 pm on Zee TV.namik paul