Arjun Bijlani's ‘Forever Best Friend' Is Wife Neha Swami
Arjun Bijlani values friendships, sharing how childhood and showbiz bonds keep him grounded, stressing genuine connections over lavish celebrations.
The world celebrated Friendship Day on August 3. Ahead of the occasion, actor Arjun Bijlani talked about the importance of friendship and bonds that have shaped his life. The actor sat for an interview with a media portal, where he expressed that he believes that true friends are life's biggest blessings.
Whether it's a childhood friend, a friend from the entertainment industry, or that one person who feels like family, the actor believes that these bonds keep him grounded and happy.
Arjun Bijlani Doesn't Celebrate Friendship Day, Cherishes The Bond Every Day
In a candid conversation with the ETimes, Arjun Bijlani revealed that while he doesn't celebrate Friendship Day, he cherishes friendship daily.
'My wife, Neha, is my forever best friend. She has been my biggest support system, my sounding board, and the person who understands me the most. No matter what, I can always count on her, and celebrating this day with her and my close friends makes it extra special," Arjun shared.
Friendships In Showbiz: 'Tough, But I Feel Like I Have Been Lucky'
Reflecting on his friendships in the entertainment industry, Arjun acknowledged the widely held belief that genuine friendships in showbiz are hard to come by. However, he considers himself fortunate. The Naagin actor said, 'It is often said that it's tough to make friendships in the industry because everyone is busy with their own lives and schedules. I feel like I have been really lucky."
'I think I am still friends with all the friends with whom I did my first show, and those bonds are very close to my heart. We grew together, faced struggles together, and cheered for each other. These are friendships built on trust and shared experiences, and that makes them last," he added.
Despite the glamour and busy schedule, the most treasured moments for Arjun are sitting together over a cup of coffee, sharing stories and reliving old memories.
Expressing that simplicity matters the most for him, Arjun stated, 'For me, perfect moments with friends aren't about lavish parties or exotic trips but it's about genuine connection. Sometimes, it's sitting together over a cup of coffee, reliving old memories, sharing stories, or just having long conversations on the phone when we can't meet. Even the simplest moments become special when you are with the right people."
Arjun Bijlani's Childhood Friends
In the same conversation, Arjun shared that he still cherishes the friendships from his early years. He emphasised that childhood friendships are pure and effortless, as they were formed long before fame entered his life. He expressed, 'Yes, I'm still in touch with my childhood friends. Those friendships are unique because they are effortless and pure. They were formed before fame or success came into my life, and that makes them unshakeable."
'Friendships today are equally special, but with busy schedules, they need a little more effort to nurture," he said.
Arjun Bijlani's Heartfelt Message
As he reflects on the special occasion, Arjun leaves his fans and followers with a heartfelt message about the importance of friends.
'Friendship is one of the most beautiful relationships in life. Whether it's an old friend, a new one, or that one person who feels like family, these bonds are what keep us grounded and happy. Never take them for granted," he said.
Arjun Bijlani's Professional Life
The actor was last seen in the TV show Pyar Ka Pehla Adhyaya: Shiv Shakti. He is known for hit shows like Miley Jab Hum Tum, Roohaniyat, Naagin, Ishq Mein Marjawan and Pyar Ka Pehla Adhyaya: Shiv Shakti.
Apart from this, he has also participated in reality shows like Rohit Shetty's Khatron Ke Khiladi and Bharti Singh-hosted Laughter Chefs season 1. Arjun has also hosted Splitsvilla alongside Sunny Leone and Dance Deewane.
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