Arjan Bajwa, who has been a part of blockbuster movies like Fashion, Crook, Son of Sardar, Bobby Jasoos, Rustom, and Kabir Singh, to name some, and web series like Bestsellers and State of Siege: 26/11, shared that acting happened to him by chance, but once he got in the industry, there was no looking back. He said, “I never intended to be an actor. It was never part of my plans because I was studying architecture and was about to start training to become a pilot, which has always been my top priority. Becoming an aviator has always been my dream. During my college days, I took up modeling as a hobby. While I was doing that, I got a break in Telugu films. And the rest is history.” “So it was never an intentional move, but I guess destiny carves its own path for you, and I’m a firm believer in that,” he added.
But if not an actor, he would have been a pilot, as he was passionate about aviation. He said, “Even now, I fly as a hobby, and I love learning, reading, and watching everything related to aviation. So it’s still very much a part of my life even as an alternative career option.“ He has been a part of the industry for over two decades and will soon be making his international debut with Demon Hunters, a Taiwanese movie. But he would always prefer quality work over quantity and aims to carve a niche for himself in the international space too.
He said, “After doing 26 films and venturing into the international arena, the ambition has always been strong to do quality work and be associated with the best talent in the business. And because of that, I’ve had the chance to work with some of the stalwarts of this industry, be it the actresses I’ve worked with, from Priyanka Chopra to Vidya Balan and many more, including Sonakshi Sinha and Esha Deol, or renowned directors like Mani Ratnam, Madhur Bhandarkar, Mohit Suri, and several others.” “Now that I’m stepping into international cinema, the ambition is even stronger to carve a niche in that space and take the name of my country to greater heights on the global stage,” he added. He doesn’t plan on giving up acting ever, as he believes once an actor, always an actor, and shared that he will keep working in films for as long as people continue to offer him roles and as long as he is able to work.
However, he added, “I’m definitely exploring many different avenues beyond acting, which is something most people in this industry eventually do. You don’t have to limit yourself to just being an actor. Similarly, I’m also on the path of becoming an entrepreneur, and I’ve already begun working on it.” As for the roles he would like to explore next, he shared that he is looking forward to doing a “high-intensity action drama” and a “pure, out-and-out intense love story.” “At the same time, I would love to do a historical film where I play a warrior; that’s actually one of the roles I’m most excited about. I’ve already done a series called State of Siege: 26/11, which was based on the NSG operation, where I played a commando. So I’m also looking forward to more patriotic and nationalistic roles as a defense personnel,” Arjan shareed.
