Vivaan Arora, who is known for his role in tv shows like ‘Khushiyon Kii Gullak Aashi’, ‘SuperCops vs Supervillains’ and ‘Aahat’, had to take a break from showbiz in 2017 to help his father with the business as it suffered some massive financial losses. The actor who moved to Punjab is back in the business with a music video. In a recent interview with ETimes TV, Vivaan talked about his break, casting couch, boom of Punjabi music and more.
Talking about the lockdown period Vivaan shared, “The lockdown period has been an important lesson for everyone that health and nature are important. You need to strengthen your immunity, eat healthy, live healthy, think positive, and it has been a great time to self-reflect on yourself and find your calling. Also, I got to spend a good time with my family. I hope we will come of this very soon and in a much better way.”
When asked about Acting and what led him to take this up as a profession, he shared, ” It’s an unpredictable profession where you can’t predict when things are in your favor. I feel maybe early may be late but for survival, you have to think about an extra source of income for financial stability. But since acting is my passion and eventually I found my calling here. I did take a break to handle the crisis in my family business, but now I’m back and want to make it bigger here.”
He further adds, “Initially, my family was not so supportive as they always wanted my support in the family business because acting is an uncertain profession. However, acting is my passion and business is in my blood. So, I will manage both things which will create a win-win situation where me and my parents both can be happy.”
Talking about the challenges one faces as an outsider to the industry, Vivaan said, “It’s difficult without a godfather because if you don’t have any support or any relation in this industry you have to prove yourself every time in order to carve your niche and make everyone feel your presence. But I feel the struggle and the journey is worth living. Though it is difficult to figure out your own way and sometimes it does takes time, but it trains you to become better each day.”
When asked about criticism or rejections that he faced, he shared, ” I faced many rejections till now as it’s part of industry and part of life also but my theory is if you fall 10 times get up the 11th time and one day u will get what you want and deserve. Perseverance is the key.”
When asked about the casting couch and if he ever faced it, he said, “Yes, it’s also a part of this industry and I feel it’s in every industry whether it’s the corporate world or any other. People in power use their position. Yes, I faced this situation but I’m a Punjabi so I handled it on my way.”
Talking about the boom in the Punjabi music industry, he said, “Yes, Punjabi music is in every Indian’s blood so obviously it gives you the feel of each and every word. In recent times, it has boomed a lot and doing extremely well.”