Mumbai, June 6 (TIWN) Actor Nikhil Malik, who rose to fame after his recent stint in reality show "Splitsvilla 13", says that acting was on his mind from child but he was hesitant in telling his parents about it.

While the show is still on air, Nikhil has wrapped up for the shoot.  "During my childhood, I had participated in beauty pageants but the one thing I was sure about was that ultimately I wanted to become an actor. I was scared that my parents won't support me but they have been my backbone. Now, acting is what I eat, breathe and sleep, " the actor tells IANS.  Nikhil, who hails from Delhi, shifted to Mumbai to pursue his acting and modelling career but faced a major set back in the initial days.  He joined an acting school but felt he didn't learn anything there and had to leave it.