"I quit the army because I wanted to chase my childhood dream of taking up acting, which I sill continue to chase" Rahuul Chuwdhry

Army Man turned Actor Rahuul Chuwdhry tells JYOTHI VENKATESH

You play a character who teams up with Ammy Wirk's character in Bhuj The Pride of India. What exactly is your role in Bhuj The Pride of India?

I am playing a Indian Airforce pilot Virag Patel who is in the team of senior officer Ammy Wirk

In what way did director Abhishek Dedhia help you etch your character in the film?
Abhihek sir was quite patient and supportive just not with me but with all the crew members and actors. He helped us by making us visualise the script of the film in all aspects.

Are you basically a director's actor?

Definitely and to work with a director like Abhishek Dedhia sir is a very rich time for me as an actor and a creative person.

How did you bag your role in Bhuj The Pride of India?

I auditioned and later was shortlisted and confirmed.

The movie is based on the Indo-Pak war of 1971, where Indian Air Force (IAF) squadron leader Vijay Karnik and his team with the help of three hundred local women reconstructed the IAF airbase. Ajay Devgn is playing squadron leader Vijay Karnik, the then incharge of Bhuj airport. In what way did you think that your association with the film will catapult you into the limelight?

Working with such a great actor and one of the toughest directors by itself is a great thing for me.

As an actor , I feel that it is always important for me to learn and grow. This is definitely a great opportunity for me to try and be consistent with my efforts to be a good actor.

Were there scenes with you and Ajay Devgn? If there were scenes, tell me were you intimidated when you shared the same screen frame with him?

Unfortunately I do not have any scenes with Ajay Devgn sir. But to see him acting on set by itself was a very big privilege.

Ajay Sir is quite silent on sets and has done some great body of work in Bollywood and as such I have immense respect for him.

In how many films had you acted before you bagged Bhuj The Pride of India?

I have done three films. They are Dosti Zindabad, A Daughter's Tale: Pankh and last but not the least Main Khudi Ram Bose

What was your role in Main Khudiram Bose Hun?

I played the role of Aurobindo Ghosh.

What was your role in Dosti Zindabad?

I played one of the leads named Angad.

What was your role in A Daughter's Tale- Pankh?

I played the role of Vivek - the main protagonist.

How did you, a Jat from Ghaziabad, decide to try modeling, acting in films and TV serials?

It was a childhood dream of mine which I am still chasing.

What was your experience acting in TV shows like Savdhaan India, Code Red, Crime Patrol, Bharat Ka Veer Putra Maharana Pratap and Naagarjuna Ek Veer Yoddha?

They have helped me in learning the technicalities in front and behind the camera.

How did you train yourself as an actor?

I have and have been still doing theatres and workshops.Reading Books and giving auditions are important.The more auditions you give the more sharp you become.

Do you believe in numerology to such an extent that you even did not think twice at all before you changed the spelling of your name to Rahuul Chuwdhry from Rahul Chowdhary?

Yes to some extent! (Smiles)

Who are your favorite actors and actresses?

Ajay Devgan, Akshay Kumar , Ranveer Singh, Salman Khan are my favorite actors today whereas among the actresses, my favorite has always been Madhuri Dixit.

Name the filmmakers who are on your wish list?

Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Kabir Khan, Rohit Shetty, Rajkumar Hirani, Anurag Kashyap ,Hansal Mehta,Vishal Bharadwaj etc are just a few names, though as an actor I want to work with every creative person who acts as a catalyst for growth in my acting.

I have already worked with Abhishek Dedhia Sir who directed me in Bhuj The Pride of India and if I am lucky, I would be privileged to be associated with him in the forthcoming projects of his, as well.

How open are you, as an actor, to do nudity scenes in a web series?

I am sorry but keeping in mind my sensitivity and upbringing, I do not think I will be able to shed my inhibitions along with my clothes and agree to do scenes which require nudity.

You were part of the army at one time. Why did you quit the army?

I was a patriot then and even now I would say that I am a patriot now. It was a sense of attachment to my country which drew me towards te Indian army.However, when my passion kept calling me, I decided to quit the army.

Are you disappointed or excited that your film Bhuj The Pride of India is all set to be streamed on an OTT platform like Hotstar Disney Plus instead of theatres?

Well ! OTT can never replace the cinematic experience. Some movies are a treat to watch on the silver screen.

And Bhuj The Pride of India is certainly one of them. But nevertheless,I am 100 percent sure that people will extend their love for Bhuj on the OTT platform as well, because content always speaks out.

I wish that all the readers of Bollyy.com and Mayapuri have a good time in the comfort of their homes watching the film Bhuj Pride of India unfurl on the screen on their OTT platforms.

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