Being real: Actor Navdeesh Arora takes pride in being a straightforward, no-frills person
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Actor Navdeesh Arora aka Navi was a regular kid in school, wanting to take part in everything—right from plays to sports. This Jalandhar boy attended Kendriya Vidyalaya and St Joseph School.
The motivation to join the showbiz came from the city he was born in; a city that has produced artistes like Sugandha Mishra, Manoj Sabharwal and Varun Sharma. Like many others, he started his journey by taking part in reality shows. He was the first runner-up in Roadies X4.
Currently seen in Punjabi television show, Khasma Nu Khani, he has earlier worked in Mumbai and has successful shows like Badho Bahu and Nazar to his credit. The actor has touched upon some musical notes during the lockdown and plans to come out with his singles.
Your swag?
Being real. I am straightforward and being myself at all cost is really important to me.
A Punjabi celeb that you find stylish…
Ninja. He is a very humble person.
Latest buy?
I purchased a car, Skoda Rapid, just after the lockdown.
Street smart vs the brand game?
I am brand-conscious.
Accessories that you cannot do without?
Watch and sunglasses.
Must-haves in your wardrobe?
Jackets and shorts. It’s the combination you will find me wearing even during the winter.
If not an actor, then…
I would have been a singer or a civil engineer or an Army officer.
Dream project?
I wish to work on a film based on the Army.
A weird habit of yours…
I sleep with my headphones on.
A celeb you would like to go on a date with…
Kristen Stewart.
Your idea of a perfect place for a date?
I have a dream to buy a place in Burj Khalifa. So, I would like to have my date at my place there. It would be so romantic.
What turns you off?
Bad breath.
Your fitness mantra?
Stay positive and go for a healthy and fit body. Also, the workout module should be based on your endurance and capacity.
Traditional attire you like…
Pathani suit.
One word to describe yourself…
Real.
Unwind yourself…
I like to sit alone and be with myself. I don’t force myself to do anything that I don’t feel like doing. Also, sometimes when I don’t feel like walking up to my room after wrapping my shoots, I sleep in my car in the parking lot or listen to songs.
Lockdown special
Big lockdown realisation…
I like to see my personal growth on a daily basis. The lockdown has taught me to schedule my activities in a way that even when I resume my shoots I am able to work on other things.
House chores that you enjoyed…
From cleaning to cooking and washing clothes, everything was fun.
First thing you did after the lockdown…
As I told you I bought myself a car. I wanted to return to the sets in a new car.
Hobby you indulged in quarantine…
I made songs and also learnt how to compose them.
You binge-watched…
Pataal Lok, State of Seige 26/11, Narcos and Inside Edge.
