Your
character of Laxman has stayed with the fans. What led to you saying yes to the
role?
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When I got a call for Lakshman from Zanet Casting Hub, I had permanently
shifted back to my hometown. It was difficult to come back. But when Contilo
Production finalised me for this role, I did not ask them about character brief
or budget because I knew that I had to play this epic role. I knew that these
character will make me immortal.
You
have spoken extensively about the struggle you had to go through before bagging
the role. Has that struggle changed you
as a person at all?
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When I came to Mumbai, I thought I had seen a lot of struggle in my childhood.
But Mumbai taught what real struggle meant. With no friends, no family, no
support, you are just alone here. I have learnt so much and have grown as
person.
What
kind of roles are you now looking forward to?
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I'm looking forward to playing an innocent momma's boy kind of role.
Do
you feel that starting a career with the mythological role, which has been
praised too much, can typecast you?
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It depends on person to person and your work strategy. I know very well how to change my image and
how to avoid been typecast.
You
are a Delhi boy. How did Mumbai treat you when you went there for the first
time to work?
> See there are two things, first how
Mumbaikars treated me and second, the work I got. Mumbai is an amazing city,
there are hardworking people, transportation is good but getting work is tough.
There are 500
candidates and one audition. Mumbai city won't accept everyone but by the God's
grace, I have successfully completed my 5 years in Mumbai.Are
there any special Delhi memories, which you can remember forever?
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I was born and brought up in Delhi. I often miss those days when I used to go
my theatre classes in winters. I also miss the winters there.You
were also part of Delhi's Ram Leela. Is it difficult to hold the attention of
thousands of people?
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It was amazing to share the stage with Bollywood celebrities. There are
thousands of people watching the worlds’ biggest Luvkush Ramleela, so you
cannot let them down. For the first time, I spoke in Avadhi. I was not able to
sleep, not because I was so nervous and it was extremely challenging. But after
practicing and my determination to succeed, I realised that I have potential to
impress a thousand people.
Do
you feel that making it big in acting can get difficult for someone who is not
from Mumbai?
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It can get to you. The new atmosphere, new culture, people from other states
with a different mentality, competition with those people, who have already
made a name for themselves, can get overwhelming. It's a very small part of the
struggle.
We
have a lot of actors in the showbiz, who have played the same mythological
character multiple times in different shows. Do you feel that it is okay to do
that?
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I am keen on taking on different roles. I can’t see the same #ArunMandola every
time. Therefore I will always refrain taking on the same role again.
How
much of a fitness freak are you?
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I always wanted to be an actor, so I always knew the importance of being fit.
The first priority for a successful actor is fitness, that’s why I make sure to
work out everyday.
What
kind of diet do you follow?
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I don’t follow any diet chart but I drink 15 to 20 glasses of water. I
don't eat outside food.
Is
the television industry a friendly place to work in?
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If you are working then yes, it’s friendly place to work.
Have
you made good, helpful friends in the industry?
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My father told me, “100 Nalayak Doston se, ek Dost Achha”. So I follow
what he said.
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