The past year was painful, but I'm now ready for a fresh start, says Chandan Shetty
Chandan Shetty
is embracing a new phase of profound learning and personal growth. 'My journey so far has had its share of highs and lows, but right now, I see it as a phase of deep learning.
To kickstart this new phase, I've moved to Mysuru — this is home now,' shares the rapper and actor.
In an exclusive chat with Bangalore Times, he opens up about discovering peace after the storm and his newfound openness to love and a meaningful relationship.
'AFTER THE SEPARATION, I BEGAN TO FEEL ANXIOUS AND CLAUSTROPHOBIC IN BENGALURU'
'I moved to Bengaluru in 2010 from my hometown, Sakleshpur, with big dreams – and the city truly delivered,' Chandan shares. His career soared, particularly after his stint on
Bigg Boss
, which brought him immense visibility, a significant career high, and even led to love and marriage.
However, the recent period following his separation brought a shift in perspective. 'It made me realise I no longer needed to be in the city to stay relevant – people know me, and I can work from wherever I am. It helped me acknowledge who I am deep down – someone who craves a simple life,' he says.
'LIFE CANNOT BE ABOUT PUBS, PARTYING AND FASHION'
Despite being in the film industry, I'm someone who loves the simple things in life,' he says, before clarifying, 'That doesn't mean I'm a monk living in a cave and not partying.
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But partying should be part of your lifestyle; it can't become your life. As we say, Ootakke uppinkayi irbeku; uppinkayi oota aagbardu (pickle must be an accompaniment; it can't be your whole meal).'
'I WANT A PARTNER WHO IS SIMPLE AT HEART LIKE ME'
'Yes, the past year was painful. But I'm now ready for a fresh start.,' shares Chandan. 'Until now, my mind was closed to the idea of a partner; I didn't even want to get married ever again. But of late, I've been talking to single men in their late 40s and 50s, and they all tell me that they regret not having a companion. That opened my mind and I am now open to the possibility of love. And I want someone who has her own mind and is ambitious.
I like girls who are independent and will wholeheartedly support her professional dreams. But she must be someone who's simple at heart like me.'
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