Meet the Bhatts' latest discovery

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Posted: 19 years ago

Meet the Bhatts' latest discovery
By: Vickey Lalwani

Tushar Jalota

Vishesh Films continues its tradition of introducing new talent. And this time, they are introducing Mukesh Bhatt's son Vishesh's close friend, Tushar Jalota. The latest discovery from the Bhatt stable will make his debut in Show Business, a film directed by choreographer Raju Khan.

Assistant se actor

In his first interaction with the media, Tushar reveals, "I always wanted to do something related to movies. So I joined Vishesh Films as an assistant. I assisted in six films: Gunaah, Saaya, Murder, Tumsa Nahin Dekha, Zeher and Kalyug."

Talking about his dosti with Vishesh, he says, "We went to the same school, Learner's Academy, Bandra."

They went to different colleges but never lost touch. As for becoming an actor, he says, "It was Mahesh Bhatt's suggestion. He said that I should try acting. I quite liked the idea. They sent me to Anupam Kher's acting school and I emerged from there a completely changed person."

'He had the desire'

Says Mahesh Bhatt, "Tushar is an ocean of talent. We took him in the lead role in Show Business only after he was put through fire. He was made to go through the gamut of the filmmaking business.

The final test came when he went to Anupam Kher's acting school. Anupam assured me that Tushar had the potential to hold his ground. Only then did we seriously consider him for the role. He is good-looking, but for me, that's never been the criteria for choosing somebody.

Once I was sure that he has the desire and ability to deliver as a sensitive performer, there was no looking back."

'Hair' apparent

Tushar plays a middle-class guy, who becomes a means for people in the entertainment world to satisfy his personal agenda. The newcomer says he was asked to grow his hair long for the role.

"I play a drummer and singer in the film. The director was very clear that I needed long hair for the part," he says, adding, "Getting introduced in a Mahesh Bhatt movie gives me an unbelievable high. I will try my best to live up to the expectations," he says optimistically.

Show Business starts rolling immediately after Bhatts are done with Woh Lamhe. The remaining cast of the film is yet to be decided.

well, must say he looks good!!!

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i hope this wasn't posted before!