Cosplay champion Sameer Tikka Masala finds success and support in the creative performance community

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Cosplay has become synonymous with comic conventions, and from the moment you step through the doors of a show, you can feel the energy of the cosplay community. Whether you are a beginner, or a seasoned veteran in the space, cosplayers (and fans), love seeing all of the creativity and craftsmanship that goes into each and every piece. While some cosplayers perform and compete for fun, others turn their passion into a career, as is the case with Sameer Bundela, also known as Sameer Tikka Masala online.

"The thing is you have to be ready when the opportunity strikes," explains Bundela to Popverse's Veronica Valencia. "Don't think that if it is cosplay it's easy."

For more on Sameer's journey within the cosplay community, and advice for aspiring cosplayers, be sure to check out the video above.

Want more cosplay? You can check out the Cosplay Central Crown Championships from C2E2 featuring Sameer Tikka Masala.