Monthly Archives: April 2007

Interview: UPEN PATEL

What’s your take on ‘Shakalaka Boom Boom? I am very happy that I have gotten such huge break with this film. Though I have done a couple of films earlier, I consider ‘Shakalaka Boom Boom’ as my launching pad. Your … Continue reading

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Upen Patel banks on ‘Shakalaka Boom Boom’

After modeling for brands such as Hugo Boss, Paul Smith and Zegna the London born Upen Patel made his appearance in some music videos like a remix version of the Bollywood song ‘Kya Khoob Lagti Ho’. He came to Bollywood … Continue reading

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Upen Patel wants to be a role-model for Brit Asian kids

There’s nothing more Indian actor Upen Patel would like more than to be a role-model for British Asian kids. Patel, who is currently starring in the Bollywood flick ‘Shakalaka Boom Boom’, revealed that not having any Indian footballer or actors … Continue reading

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I’m not perfect, I’m human, says Upen Patel

Your detractors say that you don’t fit into Bollywood. When you’re moving up, people want to bring you down. When I did ‘36 China Town’, people said that I was a model and wouldn’t be able to dance. But I … Continue reading

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Live chat: Upen Patel & Celina Jaitley on Apr 4 at 1430 hrs IST

After making his debut with 36 China Town last year, Upen Patel has went on to become a heartthrob in Bollywood. His next release was Vipul Shah’s Namastey London and he will now be seen playing Reggie – a struggling … Continue reading

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