# Ayush Viz on life after Yeh Rishta: Directing ads, open to acting 2026-08-22T03:51:06+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Actor Ayush Viz, known for his role as Mohit in the long-running TV show Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, says the character has shaped him as a person off-screen. He also worked as an assistant director on Bollywood films including Race 3 and Street Dancer 3D. Currently, Viz is directing advertisements and occasionally acting in them. He said being behind the camera has taught him about storytelling and timing, but acting remains close to his heart. He is open to returning to acting if the right opportunity comes along. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Ayush Viz is one of many TV actors who have moved behind the camera after gaining recognition on popular soaps. Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai, which has run for over a decade, has launched several careers in production and direction. For Viz, the transition from actor to director involves mastering commercial formats like ad films, which offer quicker turnarounds and creative control. His willingness to act again suggests he sees both roles as complementary. The next step for him would be securing a feature film or web series directing credit to build a long-term career outside television. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Straight interview transcript with no editorial framing or opinion This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Ayush Viz, Remo D'Souza, Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ayush-viz-on-life-after-yeh-rishta-directing-ads-open-to-acting/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ayush-viz-on-life-after-yeh-rishta-directing-ads-open-to-acting/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/