Bijay J Anand’s Shocking Revelation
In a special talk, Bijay J Anand looks back on his career, starting with the love he got for his role in ‘Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha’ and being away from the industry for 17 years. He also talks about the different reactions his film ‘Adipurush’ got from the audience. Even though it didn’t meet everyone’s expectations, Bijay is proud to be part of it and is open to working with Om Raut again. Here’s a glimpse…
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People really liked your role in ‘Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha.’ Did you expect that?
I got love even before ‘Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha,’ for my movie ‘Yash.’ Did I see it coming? Not sure. What I can say is that I wasn’t really chasing it. As an actor, you just have to do your job. If fame comes with it, take it graciously. But if you’re chasing fame, you’ll always be unhappy.
You took a break from acting for 17 years. What kept you busy?
During those 17 years, I started an art consultancy business, became close with the MF Hussain family, and advised banks like HSBC Private Bank, dealing with rich clients. Managing the art business and traveling to 72 countries kept me busy. In that time, I also found a love for yoga and became a teacher. Those 17 years were full of different experiences and personal growth.
What made you come back to movies?
I was set on not coming back to acting until I got the offer for Siya K. Ram. Nikhil Sinha told me it wasn’t just about finding someone for Janak; he saw me as Janak in every way. This, along with the realization that, as a teacher, I was traveling the world to share knowledge, made me see the project as a way to explain Janak’s character and virtues from Ashtavakra.
Motivated by this, I took on the project. Once I started acting again, I couldn’t stop. The recognition, including a Best Actor nomination for Siya K. Ram, led to more offers. I went on to work on Karanjeet Kaur, Shershaah, and many other projects, unable to resist the industry’s pull after that initial comeback.
Are there any projects you wish you were part of?
Even though a big Hollywood project offered me a leading role, I have no regrets about not taking it. I believe everything in life happens for a reason. Success or setbacks, every experience is ultimately for my benefit. So, I don’t regret missed opportunities or perceived shortcomings. I’m content with what I have, whether it’s a little or a lot, and I’m genuinely happy with the path my life has taken.
You were in big projects like Shershaah and Adipurush. While Shershaah was widely appreciated, Adipurush got mixed reactions. What do you think went wrong?
I think both Shershaah and Adipurush were great projects, and I’m proud to be part of both. The directors and scripts for both were excellent. As for Adipurush, there were mixed reactions – some liked it, some didn’t. At its core, Adipurush was a bold experiment, going against the usual portrayal of Ram seen in shows like Ramayan and challenging the established images of Ram, Sita, and Lakshman.
Director Om Raut, who was also financially invested in the project, took creative risks to show a different perspective. I think it’s important to appreciate his courage in putting his money and reputation on the line for a unique point of view. While Adipurush may not have been a huge commercial success, I’m proud to be part of it, and I look forward to working with Om Raut again in the future.
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