Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Meer Ali Model - Actor

Meer Ali is the stud in real life. Having walked the ramp for as many as 116 shows, he is an absolute heartthrob and a hit with the girls. He has even played the lead in the Telugu film, Aadab Hyderabad. A charmer in true sense, Nirbhay has a way with words too.He comes up with peppy Hindi one-liners on Miley Jab Hum Tum and impresses all and sundry around him and in real life too, he plays around with words.

Meer is an intellectual, on the same lines is a poet and lyricist, and loves to pen down his thoughts.
Here, he talks about the show, getting along with the old batch and his college days.

How did you break the ice with Gunjan, Samrat and Mayank on the show?

There was an air of uneasiness in the initial days of the shoot as we didn’t know each other and there was no communication at all. The trio of Gunjan, Samrat and Mayank is already established and is friendly with each other. But I took it on me to break the ice with them. I went up to them and introduced myself to all of them. I always do the job of breaking the ice as it helps you to work better because then there is no discomfort between the cast of the show. Off-screen camaraderie helps you to portrait your character with ease on camera.

How were you during your college days? Were you a prankster and a stud?

I was a mamma’s boy during my college days and was an average student. I was a back-bencher and always was the follower in the group. But things changed for good and now I lead. I was an athlete during my college.

How fun is it to relive your past on the show?

It’s an absolute pleasure to have got an opportunity to relive my college days. Whenever I am shooting, I am reminded of my college and this enchants me a lot. You aren’t mature during your college but here I have grown as a person and have matured in life and playing a college going student.
What was the best thing that you did during your college days?

The best thing that happened to me was the party they keep for freshers. During those days, I was like this super-lean guy who looked intimidated all the time. The girls from the senior batch approached me and forcibly wrote my name for the contest of Mr. College. To my surprise, I ended up winning the coveted title and it can be termed as the turning point of my life. I cherish those days.
What are your hobbies apart from acting?

I am a lyricist and try to pen down the beauty of Mother Nature. I write in both English and Hindi. I will use them when I am able enough to launch a music album. I am also a gifted singer. My father is a trained singer and I get the knowledge of music from him.

So why didn’t you try your luck in film industry?

Bollywood will happen gradually and that remains to be my final destination. It’s not easy to establish a foothold in the film industry as it is dominated by the star sons and those who have Godfathers. I know I am being slow but I am steady too.
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