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Salil Acharya
by EDGYMAG
SALIL ACHARYA DOMINANT at the ENTIRE DEXTERITIES
The resultant Indian artist has celestial compassion towards the art of acting and presentation
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By Bushra Haider
Atalented and skilled person can no doubt win the hearts pretty quickly. The actor who doesn’t entrap himself within his niche pushes his boundaries and keeps himself engaged at multiple other places. It is a trait of a good artist that he keeps himself an ever-green star in the public eye.
A handsome, masculine, and sensational Indian actor, VJ, and radio jockey, and television host, ‘Salil Acharya’ is a sensation not for Indians only, but a big squad internationally also swirls by his name. Salil by his remarkable talent and tireless efforts made Bollywood debut in Mohit Suri’s 2007 film “Awarapan. He is also a radio jockey for Radio City 91.1in India, a film critic for BBC Asian Network, and a VJ at B4U.
Edgy magazine exchanged a few words with Acharya as the skilled artist shared his journey with us where he started by highlighting it as an already long journey of nearly 20 years. He started from the radio as a radio jockey in Mumba in 2002, went on to modeling where we won “India’s hottest man” title through AXN. He took it to the most-watched Indian television serials “Ye meri life hai”, “kasauti zindagi ki” and “kyunki saas bhe kabhi bahu thi”. He did all the popular shows for years and then made his foray into Bollywood with “Awaarapan”-his debut winning movie, continued with television side by side. Then he went back to radio in 2010, and continued with B4U as a VJ, and became part of the blockbuster movie “Ashique2”. He said things have continued at a super pace. He has been making digital content with his production company for the last 5 years and podcasting with Spotify lately. So, work has been great despite the pandemic in recent times.
Talking about modern-day challenges the actor Said, These days it’s almost impossible to stay relevant for long periods given how fast digital media is consumed and the varying ages of the audiences. Just like it was in 2004, he made his debut in a serial. He was found pretty confident to mention that when he made his debut, some of the most active listenerships of Spotify between 13-18 were not even born by that time. He is of the view that one can’t work with that perspective, that’s pretty impossible. Beautifully encouraging and emphasizing on doing something of one’s interests, he wonderfully motivated that one has to do the things that excite or ignites him, or doing things one feels
he can sustain over a while. Long story short, be self-confident and if you going to produce quality content, the audience will be seen taking interest and keeping it in good lists as for sure.
Acharya mentioned that Indians do have great patience, which is very essential for an artist because every artist makes mistakes. Some content is great, while some are more of average. Indians store immense love for artists in their hearts. They allow them to make mistakes and grow which is the elixir for an artist.
Acharya thinks that blended culture always adds flavor to the artist. It compels him to see more, seeks more, experience more, and at the same time, have a variety of case studies, offers the artist a more accepting audience which is beneficial, no doubt.
Acharya claimed it as the ultimate form of expression and vulnerability, and he has always wanted to be a part of this whole process. It allows a person to be part of magical characters that come alive on screen and transport the audiences into this magical world.
He powerfully presented his idea that he thinks his way of performance has always been a little larger than life, whether on screen, on stage, behind the mike, or anywhere. He thinks what made him unique is being involved in so many things simultaneously, so he step in and out of characters all the time, and also it made him super comfortable in front of the camera no matter what time of day, location, or whoever there is. There is no limit to creating art, and region, especially now with the digital age, it’s all become one big world.
He said that showbiz is now completely global. Today, you can sit in the Arctic and watch TV shows on the Internet, and people in Ecuador can watch and enjoy it. For many Asian artists, especially during the pandemic, it has become a treasure of gold. It became the center or hub of global sporting events attended by Indian celebrities from Bollywood and sports circles.
Acharya calls himself a “cut” guy. He masterfully spoke in the interview says: It all started with Zara ten years ago and then went to Gucci, the owner of Hugo. I’m fond of wearing nice shoes and I’m more like a semi-formal man. My watch remains unchanged. Time (Apple) But everything around me is constantly changing, and as I grow more muscular in the gym, I have to sew most of the custom
Acharya has always been a big fan of electronics; Skazi Asterix keeps his rhythm going and helps him when he is working out, which is his greatest stressbuster, reading, and workouts with music any time of the day. Today it is the most important part of a public figure’s work – social responsibility spreading awareness, being responsible, having a voice, and not just being fence-sitters. If you don’t agree with popular narratives, then always make informed posts on your social media or through any medium. This is how we owe the millions or thousands of followers, friends, and fans that we have.
The way Acharya is found protective and loving about his family and the way he owns it is truly irreplaceable. For him his son, daughter, and wife, and dogs are everything. He accepted them as his happy space and can’t do anything without them. He doesn’t make a lot of friends to keep his circle short and precise so that he would spend most o his time with family. The great Indian media industry figure, Salil Acharya’s tireless efforts made it to the place where he stands today. He has successfully inspired his fans and followers.
