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Raj of all trades

Actors moving into production is nothing new. While some don the producers hat to mint money, others do it for their creative satisfaction. Rahul Raj Singh (also known as Vansh from Mata Ki Chowki) is becoming a producer for a third reason. "I watched a Bhojpuri film recently and liked it. But when I saw some other movies, I realised that they were degrading Bhojpuri culture. So I thought of making my own film and proving to the world that you can make a good film and also maintain your culture's dignity," says Singh who had a passion for films right from his childhood. He is producing two Bhojpuri films and eagerly awaiting their completion and release. Singh also acted in Ambar Dhara where he played a blind man called Kunal. MKC is his second show and he is glad that this show is no 1 at the 10:30pm slot.

But that is not all this multi-talented actor is doing. He is also opening a dance academy in Mumbai. "I always feel that dancing is a very important component of our films and serials. It is a must-know for all actors. So I am opening this dancing school called Professional Dance Academy which will teach you all about dance. There are many schools in Mumbai which take you for a ride in the name of teaching dancing. I want to change that culture and develop an academy where you can truly learn dancing," explains an excited Singh.

If you thought that was enough to handle, hold your breath. Singh has also been a cricketer and played the Ranji Trophy for his home state Bihar. "I am starting a cricket team called Yuva which will have talented players from different locations," says the actor who is all set to tie the knot with his girlfriend of four years -- Sougata Mukherjee. "She used to be a model earlier and now works with an airline as an air hostess. We met when I used to work as a model in Kolkata. She has been by my side through the good and bad times and we will be engaged in the next couple of months," confesses Singh. Best of luck Rahul!

Srabanti Chakrabarti
Posted on 10 April 2009 4:10 pm
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