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India.com
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actor was called Next Big Thing by Aishwarya Rai, flopped badly in Bollywood, then became a superstar on..., name is...
Back in the vibrant 90s, when Indian advertising was booming and fashion faces were gaining stardom, a fresh face walked into the spotlight. With a chiseled look and effortless charm, he quickly became the talk of the modeling world. During one of his early ad shoots, a future global beauty queen noticed his potential and famously dubbed him the 'next supermodel.' This unexpected praise came from none other than the reigning queen of elegance, Aishwarya Rai. Who Is This Actor? The actor we are talking about is Sudhanshu Pandey, who is best known for his astounding role as Vanraj in 'Anupamaa.' In a recent conversation, Sudhanshu remembered seeing Aishwarya before the actress was crowned Miss World and discussed his reaction upon getting accolades from her. How Sudhanshu Pandey Met Aishwarya Rai? Talking to Varinder Chawla's team, Sudhanshu reminisced and recounted his first encounter with Aishwarya Rai. He said, 'I had met Aishwarya, I think, in Bombay when I had visited Ashok Salim's studio in Bombay, he was a rather large photographer. Following my initial campaign, I had gone to his studio and had come to shoot my second campaign, Nivea Cream and I met Mahima and Aishwarya both; they were filming for Pepsi. During their talk, Aishwarya Rai told Sudhanshu Pandey to relocate to Mumbai. The actor said, 'She was really appreciative and I recall viewing some interview where she said that, you know, someone asked, so who do you think is the next big thing. She started before I did, so she noted, Sudhanshu, you know, I feel is the next big thing, which is quite good. She was perhaps a year or two older than me.' More About Sudhanshu Pandey Recently, Sudhanshu Pandey stole hearts with his performance in 'The Traitors.' Hosted by Karan Johar, the reality show featured an impressive ensemble including Uorfi Javed, Harsh Gujral, Purav Jha, Karan Kundrra, Apoorva Mukhija, Raj Kundra, Nikita Luther, Elnaz Norouzi, Sufi Motiwala, Ashish Vidyarthi, Maheep Kapoor, Lakshmi Manchu, Mukesh Chhabra, Raftaar, Janvee Gaur, Sahil Salathia, Jannat Zubair and Anshula Kapoor. Apart from his OTT and television work, Sudhanshu Pandey has appeared in several Bollywood films, including 'Singh Is Kinng,' 'Khiladi 420, which was his debut film' and 'Dus Kahaniyaan,' among others. But it was his performance as Vanraj in the Star Plus series 'Anupamaa' that made him gain a huge stardom from this show.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sudhanshu Pandey recalls the time when Aishwarya Rai Bachchan called him 'the next big thing', talks about his first encounter with her during an ad shoot
Sudhanshu Pandey is known for his role as Vanraj in 'Anupama' lately. But there's been a lot more to him. He's been a part of the iconic 'Band Of Boys' which the 90s kids still obsess over. Meanwhile, Sudhanshu has been a successful model and started his career with others like Dino Morea , John Abraham , Arjun Rampal among others. In a recent interview, Sudhanshu has recalled his modeling days and his encounter with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan during those times. He recalled how Aishwarya had called him 'the next big thing' in a really old interview. Sudhanshu recalled during a chat with Varinder Chawla, 'I had met Aishwarya I think, in Bombay when I had visited Ashok Salim's studio. He was a very big photographer in Bombay. I had visited his studio just after my first campaign and I had come to shoot my second campaign, which was for Nivea Cream. And I met Aishwarya and Mahima both; they were shooting for Pepsi. Also, another iconic brand, Nivea." Sudhanshu added, 'She was very appreciative and I remember seeing some interview where she said that, you know, somebody asked, so who do you think is the next big thing? And she said, Sudhanshu, you know, I feel is the next big thing which was a very good thing because she was, she had started before I did. She was a little senior to me, maybe a year or two." The actor was last seen in the reality series 'The Traitors'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Transform Your Child's Confidence with Our Public Speaking Program Planet Spark Book Now Undo In a recent interview with ETimes, Sudhanshu had spoken about being fit at the age of 50. He had shared, 'I started my career when I was 19. When I started as a model, you know, I started also very early in life. And now people tell me I don't look 50 at all. I always look back at my batchmates like Dino Moria, Arjun Rampal when people tell me that. Although Arjun is 52, John Abraham is 52, but they are still looking like rockstars. " He added, "All the boys from my batch are doing so well as far as fitness is concerned. We have probably come from a time where we feel that, you know, we value this whole, thing of looking good and fit, because that is our job. It is our job to be fit, look good, and be an inspiration to other people.'
News18
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
When Aishwarya Rai Called Sudhanshu Pandey 'The Next Big Thing' During Ad Shoot
Aishwarya Rai called Sudhanshu Pandey the 'next supermodel,' back in the 90s – an endorsement that solidified his status in the industry. Anupamaa fame Sudhanshu Pandey has long been a favourite of many, earning praises for his incredible talent both as an actor and singer. Even Aishwarya Rai recognised his talent and called him the 'next supermodel," back in the 90s – an endorsement that solidified his status in the industry. In a recent chat, Sudhanshu recalled meeting Aishwarya before the actress was crowned Miss World and also elaborated on his reaction upon receiving praise from her. Talking to Varinder Chawla's team, Sudhanshu took a trip down memory lane and shared his first meeting with Aishwarya Rai. She said, 'I had met Aishwarya I think, in Bombay when I had visited Ashok Salim's studio. He was a very big photographer in Bombay. I had visited his studio just after my first campaign and I had come to shoot my second campaign, which was for Nivea Cream. And I met Aishwarya and Mahima both; they were shooting for Pepsi. Also, another iconic brand, Nivea." According to Sudhanshu Pandey, Aishwarya Rai asked him to shift to Mumbai during the meeting. The actor recalled, 'She was very appreciative and I remember seeing some interview where she said that, you know, somebody asked, so who do you think is the next big thing? And she said, Sudhanshu, you know, I feel is the next big thing which was a very good thing because she was, she had started before I did. She was a little senior to me, maybe a year or two." Sudhanshu Pandey recently won hearts with his stint in The Traitors. The reality show, hosted by Karan Johar, brought together an ensemble cast including Uorfi Javed, Harsh Gujral, Purav Jha, Karan Kundrra, Apoorva Mukhija, Raj Kundra, Nikita Luther, Elnaz Norouzi, Sufi Motiwala, Ashish Vidyarthi, Maheep Kapoor, Lakshmi Manchu, Mukesh Chhabra, Raftaar, Janvee Gaur, Sahil Salathia, Jannat Zubair and Anshula Kapoor. Besides his television and OTT career, Sudhanshu Pandey has been a part of many Bollywood movies, including Khiladi 420, Dus Kahaniyaan and Singh Is Kinng, among others. However, it was his role as Vanraj in Star Plus show Anupamaa that brought him critical acclaim, solidifying his status as one of the most compelling male leads in Indian television. First Published:
