In conversation with Gunjan Utreja

The charming and handsome actor Gunjan Utreja is also a television host cum standup comedian all rolled into one. Recently Spectralhues got in touch with this versatile celebrity. Following are the excerpts of that interview…

What was the major brainwave that made you incline towards acting and anchoring?

I don’t know the exact brainwave but I had this innate desire to entertain & make people happy. Every time I was on stage it was a divine experience that cannot be described. So I decided to make my passion my profession and now when I look back in time I can say, “I was born to entertain”.

Whom do you idolize?

In anchoring it started with Javed Jafferi and Roshan Abaas; today I like Conan o Brien and Ellen Degenres too. Amongst actors I appreciate all but don’t idolize anyone.

What is the best and worst thing about your profession?

Best is that I live on paid holiday everyday and if I say about Worst then in order to maintaining my health I can’t have Sweets.

What keeps you busy now days?

It’s my shooting schedule for a new travel show to be aired on Zee Television from February 14.

Any character you want to play in Bollywood?

Character of ‘Jai’ in Sholay

Who is your first love?

My passion to entertain (My work)

The best comment you’ve ever got…

Though there have been many but these have been special

“We watch TV only for you and your show”

“ I have seen you connecting with your audience with your charm (everyone from 6yrs old to an 80 year old). I don’t think anyone except SRK and you can do that.”

“I have seen you on stage 50 times in 2years but you have never repeated your content and with every show you have taken the entertainment to a new level” (Winks)

What do you think is your best feature?

It’s a combination of my ‘Wit, Warmth & Spontaneity’

Craziest rumor you have heard about yourself?

I was born in Chandigarh. I am a Punjabi Munda, so people don’t believe that I am a teetotaler. Hence there are numerous rumors around the same. (Laughs)

Your style matra…

If it’s not fit, it’s not a hit

Your health secret…

Its simple – ‘no sugar and fried stuff’. Workout 5times a week or indulge in some sports.

3 things you can’t do without?

Music, Movies, Travel

Your idea of fun with friends…

Travel to a new destination and let loose

Your wardrobe essentials?

Blue Jeans, White shirt, nice fit t-shirts, Pair of chinos, black jacket, white sneakers, watches.

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About Toshi Vijay

From past some years writing for me has turned all about interaction with new people, writing is one of the sources one can show the love for creativity and enjoys experimenting with words, and I hope I can share lot of resourceful information, quotes and provoking thoughts through this ahead.