A Candid Conversation With UPEN PATEL
A man with charm, Upen Patel has worked in many Bollywood movies and has made a niche for himself in the industry. No doubt, we all loved Upen in the recent season of Bigg Boss and thanks to the show; he has got his lady love, Karishma Tanna out of it.
In a recent interview with Abraxas NU, he gets candid about his personal and professional life. Here are the excerpts from the interview.
Tell us a little about your school and college days. What is your most memorable moment from that period of your life?
I did my schooling from London, England up to the university level. I have a degree in Computer Science. I loved studying in the UK – it was a wonderful experience and I’ve made such great friends who I’m still in contact with till this day.
My most memorable moment from school was when being 16 years old I got called up to play for the Under-19 football team and I was the first player at school to be playing for both the Under-16 and Under-19 teams at the state level.
Tell us something about your teenage crushes.
I don’t think I had too many crushes when I was younger as I was really into sports especially football and boxing. I had hopes of being a soccer star or a boxing champ. I didn’t really have much time for girls.
Did you ever have your heart broken? If so, then how did you try to cope?
I feel everyone has had their heart broken and every heartbreak has a different emotional ride – sometimes it’s soul crushing when you yourself are the one to cause the heartbreak. Emotions are not something you can control and sometimes you have to just go through the emotion of pain to get over it.
How’s your relationship with Karishma Tanna?
Thank you for asking, my personal life is going strong and I am in a very happy place.
We’ve heard that you have been approached to be a part of Nach Baliye…is this true?
Yes it’s true they have approached me to be part of it.
What have you decided?
I’ll let you know once I’ve made my final decision.
Why didn’t you make a clear breakthrough in the field of acting? Was that intentional or did you not get the right scripts?
I feel I have made a clear breakthrough in the field of acting and been very lucky to work with some of the biggest directors and producers in Bollywood and I’m so thankful to them for believing in me and my talent.
What’s success according to you?
It’s when you work hard in silence and success makes the noise.
What’s your take on Upen Patel versus controversies/scandals?
Life is full of ups and downs. Everything is a lesson. Some are good and some are bad – but the main thing one must do is grow as a human being and always see the positive side.
Modelling or Acting – which one is your priority?
My priority is to work, work and work. I’m blessed to have both worlds – in India I have acted and in Europe I have modelling.
What is your fitness mantra and regime?
Fitness is a lifestyle – live it, and love it. I train hard 7 days a week with a mix of cardio and weights.
How would you describe yourself?
As a boyfriend – loyal
As a son – strong
As an Actor – growing
What is fashion according to you?
It is a statement of who you are.
What is your style mantra?
Keep it classy.
Where would your ideal date be?
Venice.
Which is your favourite romantic destination?
The Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
Romance for you is…
It’s never ending.
Love for you is…
Means forever and ever.
Do you believe in love at first sight?
No, I believe in lust at first sight but love grows.
Marriage according to you is…
It is a lifelong commitment.
What is your take on live-in relationships?
I think they are a good idea.
What is a valuable grooming tip for men?
Cleanse, tone and moisturise.
What are your other interests?
I am a very spiritual person so I love learning about life and human minds. I also love to read – I read 3 novels a month.
Tell us about your forthcoming projects.
I’ve just shot an international fashion campaign with supermodel Leah Weller and I’m going through scripts and meeting people to finalise my next film project. For me the script is the hero, and especially after the success of my last film, I want to take the right steps.
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