1. Tell us about your background and journey.
I was born in a small town - Sonepat (Haryana) and was always a naughty child in school who was academically decent and outstanding in co-curriculars and sports. I shifted to Delhi for higher education and completed B.com from Delhi University.
I worked in the corporate sector for 2.5 years with Genpact as a process associate and as an accounting specialist with Clifford Chance which is one of the top law firms worldwide.
I couldn't work any longer since my creativity routed me to Mumbai and started to act.
2. Did you ever think you'd be doing TV shows at any point of your life ?
So I started as a model with Elite modelling School and very soon got bored of being on ramp and posing. I wanted to act now and did an acting crash course in Delhi from Gurukul academy and left for Mumbai as soon as I finished it.
I was clear in my head by now that a TV show is where I want to see myself next on.
3. How can one approach their career and have the confidence and belief to make it on a tv show?
I believe that training/learning plays a very important role in whichever stream you decide to make your career in. Implies in acting as well. Basic learning is important to kick start your acting career and thereafter you get to be in Mumbai and start auditioning to make a mark in the entertainment industry.
I would say auditioning with the right production houses will make you fall into the list of their actor's data and you would be called for a suitable role. Look out for the famous TV shows production houses on google, visit the office and audition with them.
Keep reminding yourself that "You are the best!"
4. If not this, what would you be doing?
I have represented my state Haryana twice in table tennis. So I guess I would have been a table tennis player making the country proud.
5. For a complete outsider with inroads, what advice would you like to give?
It's not easy to be an actor. We have to look after our looks, physique, diet and cope with undefined working hours.
So I will advise you to stay calm in your head, keep working on yourself and on your skills, be patient for the right opportunities to knock on your door and give your 200 percent even for a smaller role if you get to start off with.
After all, Tiny roads bring you to the highways. So smaller roles prepare you for the bigger opportunities.
6. What is your mantra of success?
Be you! Discover yourself and your abilities. Do what makes you happy irrespective of what others think about it .
7. Which is your favorite book and why?
My favourite book is Bhagwat Geeta because each lesson taught by Lord Krishna are the true lessons of life and human existence.
- Arjun Aneja
- Interviewed By: Amruta Liz Binoy
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