DJ Bravo to make Bollywood singing debut
Bravo a champion!
Bravo a champion! PHOTO: GIFY.COM
After ruling the cricket ground, Dwayne Bravo became an overnight singing sensation with his hit number Champion.
The West Indies cricketer-singer, who is all set to make his singing debut in Bollywood, says one does not really have to be an actor to find a ground in the Hindi film industry now.
Bravo has been roped in to sing a number titled Jager bomb for director Anubhav Sinha's upcoming film Tum Bin 2.
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He is not the first cricketer to get a taste of showbiz, as names like Brett Lee, Shoaib Akhtar and Harbhajan Singh have already tried their hand at either TV or films.
What is luring cricketers into Bollywood?
"Bollywood is the second largest industry after cricket (in India), so I guess it's a great way to reach out to the masses... You don't need to be an actor or an actress to really belong to Bollywood now. It's similar to how actors and musicians are now playing in celebrity cricket leagues and exploring their adventurous streak," Bravo told IANS in an email interaction. The 32-year-old cricketer believes some individuals are "gifted".
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"I feel it's alright to pursue an alternative career as long as your primary career is not getting affected. Bollywood has welcomed cricketers in a seamless way and that speaks volumes of how flexible the industry is," he added.
"Cricket always comes first, but my approach to entertainment is more professional. Singing was my childhood dream. I want to constantly inspire my fans to believe in their dream and as a role model, I wish to set the right precedent," he said.
The star player had earlier shared that his dream was to break into Bollywood, but he says all his dreams aren't fulfilled yet.
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"I'm a dreamer and the dream never stops, it's like I have miles to go before I sleep. I believe the day you tell yourself that I've achieved it all, that's the start of the downfall," he said.
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The West Indies cricketer-singer, who is all set to make his singing debut in Bollywood, says one does not really have to be an actor to find a ground in the Hindi film industry now.
Bravo has been roped in to sing a number titled Jager bomb for director Anubhav Sinha's upcoming film Tum Bin 2.
Windies coach explains Gayle's new 'champion' dance style
He is not the first cricketer to get a taste of showbiz, as names like Brett Lee, Shoaib Akhtar and Harbhajan Singh have already tried their hand at either TV or films.
What is luring cricketers into Bollywood?
"Bollywood is the second largest industry after cricket (in India), so I guess it's a great way to reach out to the masses... You don't need to be an actor or an actress to really belong to Bollywood now. It's similar to how actors and musicians are now playing in celebrity cricket leagues and exploring their adventurous streak," Bravo told IANS in an email interaction. The 32-year-old cricketer believes some individuals are "gifted".
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"I feel it's alright to pursue an alternative career as long as your primary career is not getting affected. Bollywood has welcomed cricketers in a seamless way and that speaks volumes of how flexible the industry is," he added.
"Cricket always comes first, but my approach to entertainment is more professional. Singing was my childhood dream. I want to constantly inspire my fans to believe in their dream and as a role model, I wish to set the right precedent," he said.
The star player had earlier shared that his dream was to break into Bollywood, but he says all his dreams aren't fulfilled yet.
Stokes’ shattered dream
"I'm a dreamer and the dream never stops, it's like I have miles to go before I sleep. I believe the day you tell yourself that I've achieved it all, that's the start of the downfall," he said.
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