Namita Nayyar:
You were a contestant of Bigg Boss 4 & got evicted after being a part of it for around 40 days. A memorable incident that you would like to share. Your overall experience of the same.
Anchal Kumar:
42 days to be precise..each day inside felt a month-long hence you must know how long my journey was!
There were many good times and some bad times, but one of the highlights was starting stage and screen time with Salman Khan. Some genuine feedback about being dignified and graceful on the show, and being complimented on my looks and style went a long way in catapulting my career to even greater heights. I am thankful to the makers of Bigg Boss, as never in my career before this show did I receive the kind of adulation that I did.
Another highlight-I remember the day the GREAT KHALI walked into the house. I was awestruck, scared, intrigued all at one time. The fact that he is so simple and gentle was the biggest revelation and we went on to become good friends.
It is a tough show which drains you physically and mentally. However, it’s a great platform to discover yourself and become a household name overnight.
Namita Nayyar:
In your acting career, you were featured in Jagjit Singh’s ‘Aaina’, Hans Raj Hans’s ‘Mukhra Tumahra’, and Surjit Bindrakhia’s ‘Dupatta Tera Satrang Da’. Later, you also appeared in cameo roles in Priyanka Chopra’s movie Fashion and Bluffmaster!. According to you 5 tips that a newcomer in acting should be equipped with?
Anchal Kumar:
I loved featuring in music videos as they had become so big in the early 2000s. I’ve featured in over 20 music videos because they felt like an extension of modeling however with a song and dance routine. Similarly, I featured in two songs in bluff master and fashion, they were not acting or cameo roles. I never wanted to be an actor, even though several offers came my way through my 20 years innings as a model.
5 tips on Modelling to aspiring models because that’s my area of expertise 🙂
- A strong portfolio is very important. Most jobs are landed basis the pictures you circulate. A versatile portfolio is a great investment.
2. The best training is while on an assignment, but your own prep also helps. Practice poses ramp walking and experiment with different looks.
3. As a model your physical appearance is prime..ensure you have a fitness regime that’s a part of your lifestyle.
4. Being punctual and respecting everyone’s time goes a long way.
5. Modelling is a profession, behind the gloss is a lot of hard work. Jump in only if you are willing to put a lot of hard work and discipline in.