Arjun Dwivedi is in discussion about his acting career these days. Arjun, who has been a part of films like 'Vaccine War' and 'Gadar-2', has released on Diwali. Recently the actor had a special conversation with Frontpage Insights. He said that he also got an opportunity to play a special character in Salman Khan's film 'Sikandar'.
When did you get your first chance to act? Before coming to Mumbai, Bhopal worked in several telefilms for Doordarshan. When I came to Mumbai in 2006, I got my first opportunity in Dilip Kumar's production serial 'Stri Teri Kahani'. I am lucky that Dilip sir liked my audition. He chose me for this serial. Dilip sir praised my performance. There is no greater award in my life. After this I worked in many mythological serials. In which he played the role of Ashwatthama in Ekta Kapoor's Mahabharata. Panchal played the role of Naresh in Swastik Production's Mahabharata.
How did you get your break in films? I started in films with director Milan Luthria's film 'Baadshaho'. When I first met Milan Luthria for this film, I told him that I studied in an army school. I know about army background. I am perfect for this role. I tried my best to impress Milan Luthria and finally got the film. In the very first film, I got an opportunity to work with a big star cast like Ajay Devgan, Emraan Hashmi, Vidhut Jamwal, Ileana D'Cruz, Esha Gupta. In this I played the role of a junior army officer with Vidyut Jamwal.
How was your experience in another film 'Singham Again' with Ajay Devgan? It has been a very good experience. Ajay Devgn sir is quite a fitness freak. His gym van also moves along. They have separate vans for the gym like vanity vans. Seeing him going to the gym regularly gave me a lot of motivation. His attention to work is very different. I was very happy that after 'Baadshaho' I got an opportunity to work in 'Singham Again'.
How did you get the opportunity to work in 'Singham Again'? I always wanted to work with Rohit Shetty. It was my dream to work with him. Before this film I worked with Rohit sir in the web series 'Indian Police Force'. He believed me and repeated it in 'Singham Again'.
How did your dream of working with Rohit Shetty come true? Casting director Gaurav Shah always told me that your personality should come across against Rohit Shetty. When 'Indian Police Force' was about to start, Gaurav showed my audition to Rohit sir.
Rohit sir liked that audition and cast me in the role of Bangladesh's Chief Intelligence Officer. People liked this character very much. Being on set with Rohit Shetty sir is like a dream world for me. I love his vibrant energy and the universe he has created. He makes me feel like a hero on set.
How is your character in 'Singham Again'? I am playing the role of a RAW officer in this film. Even though our department is different in the film, I am a part of the cop universe. How the operation runs, what kind of involvement I have. This will be known only after watching the movie. I consider myself lucky that after a blockbuster film like 'Gadar 2' I got an opportunity to work in 'Singham Again'. 'Sikandar' will come next year with Salman Khan.
Tell us about 'Sikandar', how did you find this film? A.R. I am doing a South Tamil film 'SK 23' with Murugadoss. During the shooting of this film, Murugadoss sir was very happy to see my performance. He told Sikandar's team that Arjun also has to be kept in Sikandar. It is my good fortune that I got the chance to work with Salman Khan.
Along with acting, do you also devote time to the profession of dentist? I believe that life is one and there is much to do. I am also involved with dentist. I go to the clinic part time. If you have learned to do it, you should continue to do it. I am also a biker. If I am adventurous, I go camping. Camping equipment stays in my car.
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