Arjun Bijlani: If Hrithik & Co can kiss, why not I or any other TV actor?
Minces no words while talking about the society’s hypocrisy and double standards
Arjun Bijlani is big on TV these days. Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi, Naagin, Kavach and now Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa… the small-screen hunk has quite an impressive repertoire. In an exclusive interview with SpotboyE.com, he opens up about supernatural shows, sex on screen and much more. Excerpts:
Currently, you are a part of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 9. How is it going?
I am a good dancer, who picks up steps quite easily. I have always wanted to be a part of Jhalak, but it didn’t work out till now. Having said that, it’s tough when you are competing against 12 talented contestants. But my biggest competition is with myself.
Your previous show Naagin was a big success...
Everyone wondered whether a supernatural soap will work in a weekend slot which had a comedy show. But Balaji Telefilms (owned by Ekta Kapoor) was spot on -- be it in terms of packaging or casting. Both Ekta and director Santram Verma are excellent. People loved the romantic and supernatural track. Naagin has made me what I am today, though my upswing started with Meri Aashiqui Tum Se Hi.
But you are not a part of Naagin 2. Disappointed?
Naagin 2 is a different story. When Don was remade, Shah Rukh Khan played the lead, not Amitabh Bachchan. But Bachchan sahab was not disappointed, right?. If Season 2 clicks, I might return in Naagin 3.
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We hear, even actors laugh at supernatural shows...
I guess actors who are not a part of such shows laugh at them. I am not saying that they are jealous... Naagin garnered a rating of 6.2, which means that a large part of the country was watching it. So you know what I am trying to say, right? Tell me, why don't people make fun of Superman? What matters is the presentation.
Your film Direct Ishq sank...
I did it around 2 years ago, when I was not getting any work. However, it released around the time Naagin went on air. But there are no regrets, I learnt what not to do.
Are you open to bold web content ?
Sex sells, period. Societal norms have changed and today, kissing is no longer taboo. Interestingly, we have no problem watching Hollywood movies which have such scenes every 2 minutes. We don’t cringe, because it is shot aesthetically. I can’t understand why Indians make a hue and cry about sex (pauses).
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Go on...
Indians are the biggest hypocrites. We may joke among friends about wanting to kiss a particular girl, but when we do kiss it becomes an issue. Our industry is no better. If a girl wears less clothes, it is a problem. If she wears more, even that is not palatable. If someone kisses on screen, it does not mean that he/she is characterless. If Bollywood stars like Hrithik Roshan kiss, it’s fine; why make an issue only when TV actors do it?
Is your wife (Neha Swami) insecure about you working with some many beautiful women?
Affairs happen in our industry, it takes 0.2 seconds to fall in love. I am glad that my wife is not a suspicious. person.
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