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News18
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Varun Sood Says He Wanted To Be In The Indian Army, Joined Roadies Only For A Bike
Last Updated: Varun Sood, initially planning to join the Indian Army, auditioned for Roadies at 19 to win a bike. Varun Sood, whose father and grandfather served in the Indian Army, once planned to join the forces too. But at 19, his plans changed when he auditioned for Roadies just to win a bike. Speaking on SCREEN's The Suvir Saran Show, Varun said he joined the show not for fame, but because he wanted a bike and his mother wouldn't buy him one. Since Roadies is one of India's longest-running reality shows, he thought that if he did well or won, he could finally get the bike himself. The Call Me Bae actor said, 'Roadies is one of the oldest and the longest reality shows that has been running in India, and I purely went as I wanted a bike and mom was not giving it to me despite me requesting a lot. So I thought wow if I win the show, I do decently well on the show, I'll get a bike." Varun Sood said he waited in line for six to eight hours during his Roadies audition and that stampedes often happened because so many people showed up. He shared that at the time, he was still planning to join the Army, so he wasn't too worried if the show didn't work out. But after getting an MTV contract, he started liking the entertainment world and decided to stay. 'Post the show, I got a contract with MTV, and I started liking that life," he said. Varun Sood is an Indian actor and television personality known for his work in reality TV and digital content. He gained popularity through shows like MTV Roadies, MTV Splitsvilla, and MTV Ace of Space. His strong presence on these reality shows helped him build a loyal fan base. Varun has also appeared in web series such as Ragini MMS Returns 2, Karmma Calling and Call Me Bae and continues to work in digital projects and brand collaborations. First Published:
Indian Express
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Varun Sood recalls participating in Roadies just to win a bike, had plans to join the Indian Army like his dad
Actor Varun Sood, whose grandfather and father served in the Indian Army, had initially planned to follow in their footsteps. However, at 19, he auditioned for Roadies to win the show and earn a bike, and his life took a completely different turn afterward. On SCREEN's The Suvir Saran Show, Varun opened up about his Roadies days and shared why he did the show. The actor said, 'Roadies is one of the oldest and the longest reality shows that has been running in India, and I purely went as I wanted a bike and mom was not giving it to me despite me requesting a lot. So I thought wow if I win the show, I do decently well on the show, I'll get a bike.' A post shared by Varun Sood (@varunsood12) Reflecting on his audition experience, Varun shared that he had to wait in long lines for six to eight hours and revealed that stampedes are not uncommon at Roadies auditions. Varun also shared that he joined the reality show with the mindset that even if it didn't work out, it was okay—since he intended to join the Army at the time. When asked why he ultimately didn't pursue a career in the Army, the actor explained, 'Post the show, I got a contract with MTV, and I started liking that life.' He added, 'I had seen the show as a child. Rannvijay (Singha) was the first person I saw on the show. He too was an army kid, and I grew up watching him. So I thought that if I got to be with him on the show, it would be fun and exciting.' A post shared by Varun Sood (@varunsood12) Varun Sood went on to appear in several other reality shows, including MTV Splitsvilla, Ace of Space, and Khatron Ke Khiladi. He later made his acting debut with Ragini MMS: Returns and is also known for his roles in Karmma Calling and Call Me Bae.
Indian Express
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Nyrraa Banerji recalls casting directors calling her face and body ‘perfect' for South Indian films: ‘I was a little voluptuous, yeh log muh par bol dete the'
Actor Nyrraa Banerji, known for her work in Bollywood and South Indian cinema, has experienced a rollercoaster journey in the film industry. Recently, Nyrraa opened up about her entry into South Indian cinema, how she was labelled 'perfect' for the industry due to her 'voluptuous' figure, and the challenge of balancing her film career with law school. On SCREEN's The Suvir Saran Show, Nyrraa revealed that she actually joined law school as no one in her family was a lawyer, but her interests lay elsewhere. 'I went to law school in Bombay. I chose that because no one in my family is a lawyer. In college, I used to participate a lot in these inter-college competitions, but not for acting, for dancing and fashion shows. I was inclined towards dancing. I actually wanted to become a dancer apart from law,' she shared. Talking about her entry into cinema, the actor recalled how casting directors often told her that her face and body were well-suited for South Indian films. 'I always heard casting directors say, 'Tumhaara face and body South Indian films ke lie perfect hai.' I was a little voluptuous and not so skinny at that time. Yeh log bol lete hain muh par ki aapka face and figure South movies wala hai. I said that I don't want to do it. I have never even seen a South film. A casting director took Sridevi and other legendary actor names, explaining how South Indian films are also good,' she said. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO 'When I went home and told my parents about the offer, dad said no. My mother also said that forget it because we don't know anybody who we can even consult. But, they also said that if one of them is travelling with me to Mumbai and overlooking, then it's worth giving a shot. Because astrologically, several pandits had already destined that this girl will definitely do something in the creative field, she is very good at fine arts. That's how I did Kadambari, a Sanskrit TV show,' the actor added, explaining how fate worked for her eventually. However, the journey came with its own ups and downs as she shared that South cinema is highly competitive, making it difficult for her to manage with studies. 'Then I started doing movies. I was getting huge film offers and lead roles. But, I was turning them down for studying because I had to do that alongside. Many people said that people leave studying for acting and you are leaving acting for studies. What nonsense? And in the South industry, when you take films continuously and do them non-stop, it takes you to a very different level. But otherwise, every day a new girl is being launched because it is a highly competitive industry,' she expressed. Nyrraa continued, 'But, at that time, neither did I understand the depth of this nor did I have a decent manager who would make me understand that manage your career somehow, focus on your career and you could be a big star. My mom's point was also right that I need to have a backup, and nothing better than education.'
