Mahabharat Actor Arav Chowdharry Says 'Bhishma Is For Life', Reflects On Audience Love - EXCLUSIVE
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Actor Arav Chowdharry has been actively working in the entertainment industry for nearly three decades. The actor is best known for playing the role of Bhishma in Swastik Productions' Mahabharat. It's
been 12 years since the show concluded, but Arav is still fondly remembered for his character. Recently, when Arav exclusively joined Zoom for a conversation, the actor reflected on the role's impact and audience love.
Arav Chowdharry on audience love for Mahabharat's Bhishma
When Arav was asked how Mahabharat changed things around him professionally, the actor told us, "Bhishma is for life and it's going to be for life for the longest time, because I get Instagram messages every day, even today and it's been almost 12 years. People have seen it and people are still watching it all over the world; it's running in various countries even today."The Mahabharat actor further shared how international audience has reacted to his role. "And I have got appreciation from people from all over the world. When I travel internationally, it's surprising to know that citizens of that particular country come to you and say 'Hey hello, you are the guy who played Bhishma, can I take a picture with you?'," he said.ALSO READ - Zindagi Ka U Turn's Arav Chowdharry On Challenges Of Shooting For Vertical Format: We Do Scenes Without... - EXCLContinuing on the same topic, Arav stated, "Indians knowing you is understood but a foreigner of a different religion and a different language... everybody loved it universally."
Arav Chowdharry on getting work in South due to Mahabharat
He went on to talk about getting work in South industry because of his mythological epic. "Of course, people have seen it and are getting a lot of work, especially in South because Mahabharatam is released in South. So, I have done a Tamil film. I have recently done a Telugu film. I'll be doing more films there because they have all loved Mahabharatam and they have all loved Bhishma. So yes, that is exciting," he said while signing off.Meanwhile, on the work front, Arav is currently seen in Zindagi Ka U Turn.