Nearly two decades after Above the ground melted hearts across India, fans are rediscovering the actor who played Ishaan Awasthi’s brilliant elder brother, Yohaan. While many child actors stayed in the spotlight, his journey took a completely different turn.

The Child Actor Everyone Remembered as the Perfect Big Brother

In the 2007 classic, Yohaan Awasthi was the academically gifted, responsible older sibling who seemed to excel at everything. The role was played by Sachet Seth, whose calm and caring portrayal left a lasting impression on audiences.

While co-star Darsheel Safary continued acting, Sachet quietly stepped away from Bollywood after the film’s success.

He Chose Academics Over Bollywood

Life ended up imitating art. Just like his on-screen character, Sachet excelled in academics. He pursued dentistry, graduated from DY Patil University, and even earned a gold medal in Periodontology before moving to the United Kingdom.

He is now a registered dental practitioner there. According to reports, acting was never part of his long-term plan. Instead, he focused on building a career in healthcare and professional education.

There’s Another Surprise: He’s Training to Be a Pilot

As if becoming a successful dentist wasn’t impressive enough, Sachet has also been pursuing his passion for aviation. He has shared glimpses of his flying journey and is working toward becoming a pilot.

Fans Are Loving His Real-Life Success Story

News of Sachet’s career transformation has sparked nostalgia online, with many fans joking that he remained the “ideal child” even in real life. On Reddit, users celebrated how the former child actor traded film fame for a successful career in medicine and aviation.

For those who grew up watching Above the groundthe revelation feels almost poetic: the boy who played the film’s topper grew up to become a gold-medal-winning dentist, with dreams of flying planes next.