In an unique dialog with ETimes, Sangram spoke candidly about his upcoming movie, why he was away from showbiz, life after Bigg Boss, planning a household with spouse Payal Rohatgi and far more….
It has been some time since now we have seen you on the display. Inform us about your upcoming movie.
My upcoming movie Udaan Zindagi Ki is a narrative a few father-son relationship. The son desires to get into sports activities, however his father at all times stops him, asking him to discover a appropriate job to maintain the kitchen operating. It is an emotional movie and that is for the primary time that I’ve shot in my hometown Rohtak. It felt good to work with actors hailing from that area, and we roped in native actors for authenticity. Naveen Ohlyan, who performed Salman Khan‘s father in Sultan, is now taking part in my on-screen father on this movie. I’m certain that the movie will certainly encourage the youth of our nation.
Why had been you away from showbiz all this whereas?
I consider in doing notable work, which won’t solely encourage kids, but in addition depart a long-lasting impression on the viewers. Now, I’m additionally returning to skilled wrestling subsequent 12 months. One factor is definite that point is unpredictable. You’ll by no means know the place you’ll find yourself. I used to be imagined to do a sports-based movie with Shyam Benegal, which was a biopic on wrestler Okay. D. Jadhav. For that, I educated exhausting, misplaced weight and labored for 3 years, however the challenge bought shelved. I used to be disheartened, however I took it as a studying expertise, working with such a legendary director. I had not taken up some other work throughout that course of time.
Later, I shared the movie’s rights with Marathi filmmaker Nagraj Manjule in order that if Benegal is unable to make it, then another person ought to do it. Then I had completed a music video with Mahesh Bhatt and later I used to be imagined to do a movie with him known as The God Of Cricket. However due to the producer that additionally did not materialise into something concrete. That once more wasted one 12 months of my life.
What did you be taught from this expertise?
Each Shyam Benegal and Mahesh Bhatt belong to totally different genres of movies. What I discovered from Benegal sir is ‘appearing nahi karna bhi appearing hota hai.’ No person can educate you easy methods to act. Folks might educate you easy methods to stand, easy methods to discuss, however residing the experiences of life is what appearing is.
I consider when you have come throughout any alternative, simply seize it. Now, Indian cinema has additionally picked up tempo because of the emergence of OTT platforms. For my part, there is no such thing as a higher actor than Salman Khan and Dharmendra in our nation as a result of no person faces the digital camera the way in which they do. They make you consider in each character they painting on the display.
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Have you ever been in contact with Salman Khan after Bigg Boss?
We used to speak so much initially, however Salman is a really busy man, so it would not occur typically now. Nevertheless, I do know that he’s only a textual content and name away from me. It is also due to my shy nature. I really feel like I shouldn’t disturb anybody unnecessarily. Since I come from a wrestling background, I attempt to be taught from folks like Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar to call a number of, who’ve been superstars for greater than 20 years now. There have to be one thing distinctive about them that they’ve sustained for such an extended time period. Crucial factor I’ve discovered is to not copy anybody. And I’ve just one godfather, which is God, the creator of the universe.
Did you attempt asking Salman for work?
I’m that sort of an individual who will simply drink a sip of water and fall asleep. If any person involves me for assist, I’ll give the whole lot that is there in my pocket. Nevertheless, I’ll by no means ask anyone to offer me work. I maintain getting a number of affords, however it’s simply that I do not know easy methods to go about it. I’m internet hosting TV exhibits, doing the whole lot that I’m able to perceive and be taught from it, as I transfer ahead in my journey. Folks might have an excellent giggle at my expense however at the least I’m doing one thing alone. I do not actually care what folks take into consideration me. I’ll maintain doing my work with full honesty.
There is a time for the whole lot. For instance, Vicky Kaushal’s Sam Bahadur is an excellent movie, however it could not carry out that properly on the field workplace due to Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal. That does not imply it is a dangerous movie. All the things occurs for a purpose. I simply consider in doing my finest in no matter I’m doing, be it sports activities or movies. I could not get any award or wide-spread recognition, however I’ll carry out in such a manner that individuals will keep in mind me.
How do you retain your self motivated?
I did not have work for nearly 2 years. However now I’ve movies, music movies, and I’m returning to skilled wrestling. After I was jobless, I used to be delivering motivational lectures, and now that I’m working, I’m having fun with this section additionally. I exercise on a regular basis. I maintain my well being in examine. So I maintain myself engrossed in the whole lot that can assist me turn out to be a greater individual. I’m a powerful believer of ‘efforts by no means die.’ Folks say that age issues, however I’m as soon as once more beginning at 40. Possibly folks will get impressed by my journey and encourage them to satisfy their goals. Be mature with age and never age. The remainder is as much as the Almighty.
Would you wish to be referred to as an actor or a wrestler?
Wrestling is in my blood. So long as I’m alive, I will likely be referred to as a wrestler. Legendary Dara Singh might have turn out to be immensely common as Lord Hanuman however he has at all times been referred to as a wrestler. He was an excellent actor, he did many massive movies and I’ve been lucky sufficient to fulfill him a few instances and dine with him. There have been and there will likely be larger wrestlers than me, however I at all times really feel I ought to have the ability to encourage the youth in any which manner, make them realise the aim of their lives and encourage them to do higher, to take that leap of religion and enhance themselves. In case your intentions are proper, then God will show you how to obtain something you want.
Did your stint in Bigg Boss show you how to pave your manner into the trade?
Sure, positively. Bigg Boss gave me a possibility to face out in opposition to all odds and set a brand new benchmark. Contestants used to create controversies for reputation, however I was myself. I behaved in precisely the identical manner as I might in my regular life. The present gave me an enormous platform. Due to that, I grew to become a motivational speaker, I did a number of different TV exhibits, and it marked the start of my journey. However, I want to inform folks that no present is greater than your life. Attempt to be sure that wherever you go, you permit a mark together with your good qualities.
You bought married to the love of your life Payal Rohatgi final 12 months. Are you planning to have a child?
Sure, I married Payal after 12 years of courting. You realize, there are some people who find themselves precisely the identical manner as you see them. And Payal is one in every of them. She’s going to do what she appears like doing, however she may be very sincere at coronary heart. She has been with me by thick and skinny. We additionally wish to have a child collectively. However Payal is coping with some infertility points. She had talked about it in Lock Upp as properly. So as soon as we recover from it, we are going to plan our child accordingly.
What are your plans, shifting ahead?
If any good alternative comes my manner, I’ll do it. I like engaged on actual life characters, I like doing motion. And if I get to work with Salman and Shah Rukh Khan, then will probably be an excellent factor. I additionally like Suniel Shetty as an individual. He’s a real man, he takes care of his well being and health.
