May 26, 2017
Actor Himansh Kohli says his non-filmy
background is what motivates him to work hard onscreen.
"When I was trying really hard to get into acting it never happened,
but once I had let it go and pursued a different profession, that's
when acting knocked on my door," Himansh told IANS in an email
interview.
"This time by itself, maybe destiny had some other plans for me. I do
come from a non-filmy background and that's what keeps me motivated
because I know nobody's going to do anything for me so, I'll have to
push myself now and then and break the chain.
"I'm truly inspired by (actors) Akshay Kumar and Shah Rukh Khan, as
they did the same when they had nobody to support or push them either,"
he added.
Himansh, who started his career as a radio jockey, made his debut in
Bollywood with the 2014 film "Yaariyan". He was last seen in "Jeena Isi
Ka Naam Hai", which released in March.
While Himansh has mainly played chocolate boy characters till now, he
says that his forthcoming projects will break the image.
"I have played chocolate boy characters as of now. My directors felt
that I'm a perfect choice for boy-next door roles and I can easily fit
in that category. But, there are different characters played by me for
my other films which are slated for the year and I'm sure they will
break the chain," he said.
Himansh is now gearing up for his next film, "Sweetiee Weds NRI", in
which he has been paired with actress Zoya Afroz.
"I was quite impressed by the script (of ‘Sweetiee Weds NRI') so, it
just grabbed me on my very first narration. It a fun, light-hearted
family entertainer with a massive line-up of some amazing chart numbers
to back us out," Himansh said.
"Shooting with Zoya was so far the best experience. Work becomes so
much easy and joyful when you have passionate and fun loving people
around you. She's a powerhouse of talent and energy both," he added.
Directed by Hasnain Hyderabadwala, "Sweetiee Weds NRI" is slated to
release on June 2.