Mumbai, Nov 23 (IANS): Actor Sumeet Vyas recalls the defining moment when he decided to become an actor, which happened in his life two decades ago.

"I think it was 20 years ago. I was already working in the studio as an editor and earning money. Since I grew up watching theatre, (I was) surrounded by people who were constantly talking about the play, literature, art, history and culture. I took them as a part of my life, without thinking of taking it up professionally. Then one day, I watched a play in Prithvi Theatre, in which my father acted. After the play ended, when I was returning home, I just told myself I will live to perform -- that this is the true calling. I have been acting seriously, since then," he said.

Sumeet will soon be seen in the web series "Dark 7 White". This is the second time he will be seen in a web series produced by Ekta Kapoor.

"It is interesting that in the two shows (with Ekta), I play drastically different characters. Previously on 'The Verdict: State vs Nanavati' I played the lawyer Ram Jethmalani, a much older character. With heavy prosthetics and a different body language I was almost unrecognisable. In this show ('Dark 7 White') I play a young man from a royal family who starts off as an aimless brat and turns into a manipulative individual with a great plan. My idea is always to play something different and challenge myself," Sumeet told IANS.

About playing his role, he added that it was "quite interesting to tap into a mindset that is so multi-layered".

"Dark 7 White" also features Nidhi Singh, Jatin Sarna, Monica Chaudhary, Taniya Kalra, Kunj Anand, and Rachit Bahal. The show releases on November 24, on ZEE5 and ALTBalaji.