Vashi2Panvel.Com: Navi Mumbai: May 16: Gagan Arya (24), a new kid on the block and a CBD Belapur resident is on his way to make it big on television. He is making his debut in the latest soap on Sony Entertainment Television, ‘Kabhi Toh Nazar Milao’ which premiersed yesterday. Ask him how he feels about his first debut and he chirps excitedly, “The feeling is great. I mean, in such a short span I have hit a big platform – I feel elevated.”
So is his character based in same lines of typical Saas Bahu soap operas? “No, my character is not based on a boring family drama and this serial has no connection to Ekta Kapoor’s ‘K’ series too. Infact, I play a very fun loving character. Here the guy is very rich who lives his life on his own and is in search of a ‘perfect girl.’ However he is scared of his father,” claims the lead of the series.
If you are thinking this is his first time on television, you are remorsefully mistaken. He had worked in a Star One series ‘Family Business’ which was telecasted two years back. This handsome hunk has also done a music video called ‘Tammana’ which was a gazal, he has also worked in a commercial for Dairy Milk. Too add more in the list, he has also played a very minuscule role in the hit movie Sarkar. Having experience before, what is so unique about this soap, “Well, this is my first lead role and that’s what makes it’s special. I am really exited about it.” This guy who also aims for Bollywood feels that Mr. Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan are actors of one kind and he idolizes them.
Arya has completed his graduation from S.I.E.S College, Nerul. He has cherished really good memories of college days. He beams, “College was truly fun. I was rarely to be seen in the classroom. In fact I was always more inclined towards extra curricular activities. I used to choreograph fashion shows and act for ad films made by college students. I was also a sports person.” With good reminiscences, he also recollects a ghastly incident, “Once my professor asked me what was I going to do in life and I straight away replied ‘I want to act in movies’ and she made a big mockery of it in front of the whole class. But now I am very much sure, she must be proud of me.” However he adds - despite his college being strict, it was no less supportive of his dreams.
Banking on so many projects it seems like he has already achieved a celebrity status, and he laughs, “Friends do tease me sometimes and give me a celebrity grade. Yet at the end of the day, I am the same Gagan – mischievous and down to earth.” So which was his favourite freaking point in Navi Mumbai and he says, “I used to go with my gang of friends to Pandavgada, a waterfall in Kharghar during monsoons. But I would personally not recommend anyone to try this adventure as one of my friends lost his life.” His other hang out points are Quickies in Vashi and of course Center One – the only shopping mall here.
He is in love with his hometown however he is not much appreciative about one thing in this twin city. “Everything is great about Navi Mumbai: the roads, the station, the soothing atmosphere but somehow this city is lagging behind.” He feels that this city is a little socially aback. He thinks that socializing should be encouraged and there should be more coffee shops, go karting, game parlour, discos to boost the crowd here. However, due to work, he is currently rented house in Andheri, nevertheless, he keeps visiting Navi Mumbai whenever he gets time. “I definitely miss Navi Mumbai,” he says and signs off.
Manali H. Shah
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