Pahalaj Nihalani launched the career of two newcomers Rishi Rehan and Avantikaa in his movie Kushboo recently.
From the age of 8 Rishi Rehan knew he wanted to be an actor. ''I'm a die-hard Amitabh Bachchan fan. For me there's nothing else. Acting is a part of me. I am meant to be here and in the industry and hopefully reach stardom,'' he says. ''If you believe in something passionately and you really want it then it can come true.''
Rishi loves old time movies and legendary heroes Shammi Kapoor and Sanjeev Kumar.
Shaaditimes gets the Black and White on Rishi Rehan. No shades of grey here.
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Film
''Khilona'' with Sanjeev Kumar. He was a versatile actor. I want to be not just a romantic hero, but would like to play all types of characters.
Singer
Sonu Nigam. Although there is a lot of new talent I admire I am a Sonu Nigam fan.
Director
It would have to be Sanjay Leela Bhansali. He has his own individual sense of cinema and his own way of making cinema meaningful.
Love
Bollywood
Hate
Pretentious people
Fear
Even a single day sitting at home without work. If given the opportunity I would work 365 days in the year. Doing nothing drives me crazy.
Dream
Of success in my career and in living
Crush
When I was twelve there was a sweet girl in my school and I admired her from a distance.
Date
It was the same girl. We went for a movie.
Proposal
Not sure... it might have been the same girl.
Rejection
I think it was her. At that time I wasn't working out and I was scrawny so I think she said no because I didn't fit her image of a hunk. (laughs)
Would he try asking her out again?
No I think one rejection is enough (he jokes). Seriously I have changed. When I seriously decided to pursue acting from my body image to my mental prowess I have had to work on the overall package. I spend all my free time at martial arts and dance classes in addition to going to the Gym.
Film Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. I think it was a sweet love story and at its release Aditya Chopra had really pioneered the formula for making a romantic-comedy that was applicable to a generation of youngsters.
Book
I don't read romantic books. I like biographies and finished a book on Sidney Poiter, "Measure of a Man" and I am currently reading "The Key" inspired by Joe Whitall.
Gift
My Dad bought me a car.
Destination
I love beaches... it would have to be somewhere with water like Mauritius or Bali.
Turn-On
Beauty and brains. I feel a woman should have both... also I love a fragrance that is summery and fresh.
Turn-Off
Again, I would have to say someone that is not being herself and is trying to impress me. I think if a woman has the confidence to be herself then she will find the right man in her life even if it's not me. I don't think men feel comfortable with someone who is not comfortable with herself.
Fitness mantra
At least five times a week I workout. I love water sports - especially rafting.
Can you cook?
I love food... but no I can't cook. If you know an unpretentious girl that smells good and she's an epicurean tell her to write to me.
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