You admired him when he punched his way to glory in the boxing ring. You loved him on TV shows. You adored him endorsing products. Now get ready to set your eyes on Vijender Singh on the big screen soon.
His drop-dead looks and chiselled jaw could give Bollywood stars and models a run for their money, and if reports are to be believed, the Bhiwani boxer could soon be seen paired with Govinda’s daughter Narmmadaa Ahuja in a romantic film to be directed by Lovely Singh.
Though Vijender neither confirmed nor denied the news, the Olympic bronze medallist said that things would not remain hidden from the public once the ball got rolling. “As of now, I cannot talk about things that have not yet started. Once things get on track, it will not be hidden from anyone,” said Vijender, adding that he is a born actor and would love to see himself on the big screen.
“I have been fascinated by Bollywood since my childhood, and in India who would not like to be on the big screen? Finally, what I dreamt of as a kid is becoming reality. And if you ask me about my acting skills, I’m an actor by birth,” said the champion, adding that he is a fitness freak and often trains with Akshay Kumar whenever he is in Mumbai.
“I’m a fitness freak and I love working out, as it keeps my mind fresh. Whenever I’m in Mumbai, I train with Akshay Kumar. He is the ultimate fitness freak. He has the best body of all the actors in Bollywood. I have even worked out with Salman Khan a number of times. When I’m not practising, I’m out on shoots. And if I get any free time, I love watching films and listening to music. I love bikes and usually go on long rides,” said Vijender, who is the proud owner of a Harley-Davidson.
Asked about being the poster boy of Indian boxing, flooded with endorsement offers and other assignments, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna winner said that people love to see a performer on and off the field. “Jo dikhta hai, woh bikta hai,” said Vijender, whose looks and fame have made him one of the most eligible bachelors in the country.
“I am quite aware of this tag attached to my name, and I am often asked about my marriage. But right now I’m focusing on my career and work. I’m in no hurry and in no mood to get married,” said the boxer, who does not want stardom to overshadow his ambitions.
“I can never ignore my first love, boxing, for anything in the world, including films. I will always be a boxer, as it is boxing that has given me this fame. I think I can handle acting and modelling along with my sporting career quite smoothly,” he said.
By Akshi Aggarwal
Indian Sports News
