Sandalwood actor
Raj Vardhan was last seen in the historical Bicchugaththi: Chapter 1, which released earlier this year. The actor with a towering presence and strong baritone is using this time during lockdown to work on his fitness and also look at interesting scripts. He shares with #QuickTakesWithBangaloreTimes the people who have inspired him to become the person he is today...
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Dingri Nagraj
: My father is undoubtedly one of my biggest inspirations in life. He has struggled hard to make a name for himself as well as a place in this film industry. His struggle and persistence have been my biggest sense of inspiration in ensuring I never give up in life.
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Tiger Prabhakar
: I have been a big fan of his films since a child. His films would mean there would always be animals in the story. I'd always aspired to grow up and have a body like his. I even wanted to have animals in my films like he did. His Kadina Raja is the film that has inspired me the most.
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Darshan: He's one of my biggest inspirations. He is the living example of how even a character artiste's son can become a big star in the film industry. He's very humble and encouraging. He's one of the reasons why I chose to do a historical film. Such is his inspiration that I've even named my home
Thoogudeepa
.
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Swami Vivekananda: His writings have unknowingly had a big effect in my life. His lines have been most inspiring/
5. DK Shivakumar: His leadership and way with words have always inspired him. I love how he conducts himself as a politician.