The Relebogile Mabotja Podcast #22 – Jack Devnarain: From Police Officer to Beloved TV Actor
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Jack Devnarain, acclaimed actor and Chairman of the South African Guild of Actors (SAGA), joins me in the studio for an unfiltered, insightful chat about his journey from being a real-life police officer to busting drug dens to playing pretend on the screens. We also reflect on his most iconic role as Rajesh Kumar during his time on Isidingo. Jack opens up about the pain of losing cast members and how the industry has often failed to honour their legacies. As SAGA Chairman, Jack unpacks his ongoing fight to regulate the creative industry, tackling unstable incomes, systemic racism, and the impact ofapartheid. We also explore his sense of identity and his connection to the Indian community. Jack delves deeper into the Copyright Amendment Bill, explaining what itmeans and why its implementation should matter to every creative. This is not just a conversation, it’s a masterclass about the creative economy, packed with hard truths and deep insight.#RelebogilePod South African Guild of Actors (SAGA): https://saguildofactors.co.za/Connect with us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576572680415Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relebogilepod/X: https://x.com/RelebogilePodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relebogilepod?lang=enThreads: https://www.threads.com/@relebogilepod?hl=enBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/relebogilepod.bsky.socialPinterest: https://pin.it/6oLzitfKi
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