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Personal agenda | Upen Patel

Personal agenda | Upen Patel

Born and brought up in London, Upen Patel was studying computer science when he decided to become a model. After winning Zee TV’s supermodel hunt in 2002, Upen modelled for several leading brands and designers. Next, he did music videos, after which he finally made his Bollywood debut in the murder mystery, 36 China Town. His second film, Namastey London, did well but the next few films, including One Two Three and Money Hai to Honey Hai didn’t. However, not willing to be written off so easily, Upen recently surprised everyone with his special appearance in Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani and his much improved Hindi. Continue reading ‘Personal agenda | Upen Patel’

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 thoughts about working with Bobby Deol?

He is one of the secured stars. He never feels insecure with new artiste. He supported me very well during the making of ‘Shakalaka a Boom Boom’. Continue reading ‘Interview: UPEN PATEL’

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 with his debut ‘36 China Town’ in 2006 for which he bagged the Best debut award. Upen Patel is now all set to rock in ‘Shakalaka Boom Boom’. The excited actor talks to us about’ Shakalaka Boom Boom’ to our Smashits team in New Delhi just a couple of days ago.

Excerpts of his talk:

What is the storyline of this film?

The movie is about one person’s dreams to become number one and the other to stay at number one. Continue reading ‘Upen Patel banks on ‘Shakalaka Boom Boom’’