Just Me and the Audience

This Delhi Hunk has not just been lucky, he has poured in a whole lotta efforts to make his way in Bollywood. Bhuvan Arora, an entrant in B’town has worked in movies like Shudh Desi Romance, NaamShabana, Tevar, Bank Chor, and many more, he owes it to his stringent training in FTII that taught him the nuances of the art. Though acting came innate, he shared with TIS an excerpt from childhood days from where his shy-guy attitude changed and he started enjoying the attention he got from girls for reading out the thought of the day in morning assemblies.

I have always loved that attention and that was from where I entered my school’s theatre, later performing in every NukkadNatak in Delhi. It was so much fun. A friend of mine suggested I join FTII. Luckily, I got through and sadly, he didn’t. FTII was altogether a different world; a microcosm in itself where I got a chance to polish my skills under the guidance of renowned actors like Naseer Sir, Kamal Hassan, Om Puri, Saurabh Shukla. In the process, I learned that if an actor waits to be lauded then he probably is placing his joy of acting in the hands of the audience. Now I am away from that trivial craving. Now I have shifted the focal point on my acting without brooding over the success. 

It was FTII from where I packed my dreams in my backpack and landed in the city of dreams -Mumbai. My first audition for Jab Tak Hai Jaan went pretty well and received appreciation. However, I didn’t get a chance to work in the movie. I was steely determined and continued with auditions. Then I got a call from Shanoo Sharma and she told me that Maneesh Sir wants to meet me for another movie, Shudh Desi Romance. Sir was generous enough to ask me about my expectations and I clearly told that as long as my talent is not compromised, I am ready to work. He promised me an evident role and I gladly grabbed the opportunity and this is how my acting sojourn began. One after the other movie happened and I kept striving to better myself with each role I played. There are few projects in the pipe line, just a matter of time and you would get to see me soon. We all struggle but I didn’t create a story out of it as I believe not to carry it in the head. After all, one needs ample space for humor too. Yes, I wish to spread happiness with my performance and humor of course!

And, I want to add that if you stay honest and committed to your basic values; your conviction, confidence, and purpose would definitely lead you to a bright future                                            

Rapid Fire

Describe yourself in 3 words.

Odd One Out

What compliment do people give you the most?

I have a good sense of humor.

What advice did you get that was the most rewarding?

Never doubt yourself.

Your Favorite Co-star

Riteish Deshmukh. With him work never looks like work, he is so damn hilarious. A gem of a person and I love the kind of humility his graceful wife Genelia personifies. They both make a beautiful couple.

What is the last thing you liked on social media?

My girlfriend’s picture, it is a ritual y’know.

What is your favorite social media app?

Instagram

What is the funniest thing that has happened to you recently?

A guy came to me and asked me for a picture with him. After clicking the picture he disclosed that I resemble his Jijaji (brother-in-law). I was clueless how to react and then I laughed and said, please send this picture to Didi.

Describe the color yellow to somebody who is blind.

Feeling of a bonfire on a cold night.

What is the first thing you do when you get up in the morning?

I drink a glass of ginger water and recheck the time.

How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?

Honestly, I spend a lot of time on a commode. My planning of the day starts from there.

Any pet peeve?

Pompous attitude. I don’t like that at all.

One film you have seen more than five times

So many actually, AndazApnaApna, Sholay

One thing on your Bucket list

I have been eyeing on the prestigious Oscar Award.

Your favorite movie genre

Comedy

Strangest thing you’ve ever eaten?

My friend cooked an “exotic sounding” dish with bamboo shoot which tasted atrocious. Disgusting!

One quirky trait of yours?

I can make animals talk. As in, if they could express in our language, how would they sound. Follow my Insta posts, you would know what I am talking about.

If you could trade lives with anyone for a day who would it be and why?

Daniel Day – Lewis, just to see how he prepares himself for roles.

What is the one thing you own you wish you didn’t?

My temper

What store do you shop at the most?

Grocery Shopping from Star Bazar.

What is the first thing you notice about the opposite sex?

I am a fitness freak. So a well-maintained body is something that I notice first.

What was the last gift you gave someone?

A gave a watch to my sister.

Message for the readers

Stop calling yourself as struggler, this perhaps is the most underrated term to address the feeling that makes you strong. We all must embrace the struggle and make it our strength. I know, it’s philosophical but it worked for me.