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TV actors Rafi, Anjum explore city's khao galis
Neha Mishra,TNN | Apr 18, 2015, 12.00 AM IST
Model-television actors Rafi Malik and Anjum Fakih were in Indore to promote their show
The two youngsters admit they were overwhelmed by the love and response they received from the city. Between exploring the khao galis and satiating their tastebuds, they get chatting with Indore Times: Not much scope for Modelling in India Both Anjum and Rafi were ramp models before entering television. And after walking for numerous designers and brands, the duo feels that there is very little scope of models in India in the long run. "We have walked for some of the most established designers, but at the end, it's only the Bollywood actors who steal the show. The irony of Indian modelling industry is that it doesn't want to cherish its own models," they say in unison.
Television is an extremely giving industry The TV industry is now the hot new target of models, as they are getting ample work opportunity, along with fame and money. "Television is a really popular medium. We are glad that we have bagged one of the prime spots on TV and are earning fame, money and also getting to learn the art of acting, which is like a cherry on the cake for us," says the duo.
Anjum idolises Tulsi Anjum, who proclaims she is a pucca Mumbaikar with an Arabic attitude, says, "I was born and brought up in Gulf, so I didn't have the liberty to move out and explore. So, my childhood was spent watching Indian and Pakistani TV dramas, idolising Komolika and Tulsi. I am so grateful to almighty that he has given me an opportunity to be a part of something that I always wanted to do."
Bhopal guy Rafi misses home Rafi, who is from Bhopal, is one of the many actors from the state who has made it in the entertainment industry. "I was into sports initially, but due to an injury, I couldn't pursue it as a career. I'm lucky that one of my friends helped me get a foothold in the modelling world," he says, adding, "It's better to be a somebody than a nobody. Walking the ramp for some of the biggest designers helped me find a path, something that is still a distant dream for so many young guys." So, does he miss Bhopal? "Yes, my family, and especially the food. It's a big deal, living away from home."
The two youngsters admit they were overwhelmed by the love and response they received from the city. Between exploring the khao galis and satiating their tastebuds, they get chatting with Indore Times: Not much scope for Modelling in India Both Anjum and Rafi were ramp models before entering television. And after walking for numerous designers and brands, the duo feels that there is very little scope of models in India in the long run. "We have walked for some of the most established designers, but at the end, it's only the Bollywood actors who steal the show. The irony of Indian modelling industry is that it doesn't want to cherish its own models," they say in unison.
Television is an extremely giving industry The TV industry is now the hot new target of models, as they are getting ample work opportunity, along with fame and money. "Television is a really popular medium. We are glad that we have bagged one of the prime spots on TV and are earning fame, money and also getting to learn the art of acting, which is like a cherry on the cake for us," says the duo.
Anjum idolises Tulsi Anjum, who proclaims she is a pucca Mumbaikar with an Arabic attitude, says, "I was born and brought up in Gulf, so I didn't have the liberty to move out and explore. So, my childhood was spent watching Indian and Pakistani TV dramas, idolising Komolika and Tulsi. I am so grateful to almighty that he has given me an opportunity to be a part of something that I always wanted to do."
Bhopal guy Rafi misses home Rafi, who is from Bhopal, is one of the many actors from the state who has made it in the entertainment industry. "I was into sports initially, but due to an injury, I couldn't pursue it as a career. I'm lucky that one of my friends helped me get a foothold in the modelling world," he says, adding, "It's better to be a somebody than a nobody. Walking the ramp for some of the biggest designers helped me find a path, something that is still a distant dream for so many young guys." So, does he miss Bhopal? "Yes, my family, and especially the food. It's a big deal, living away from home."
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