While talent is still required to sustain the competition in the show biz, physical appearance is also equally important these days. Aly Goni, who is known for his performance in shows like Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum and in reality shows like Nach Baliye 9 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi – Made in India, actually became a household name with his stint in Bigg Boss 14 .
While his fans are eager to see him back on the small screen, the actor has his own plans. Talking about it in an interview with BT, Aly says, “My last two outings were reality shows – Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi – Made in India and Bigg Boss 14 and both gave me an opportunity to explore my talents, strengths, weaknesses, personality and how best I can work on it. As for upcoming projects, I’m getting offers from television and OTT platforms. However, I am not taking up anything at the moment. Recently, when I had tested positive for COVID-19, my fitness levels went for a toss. I will take up any new projects only after getting back in shape. Once that happens, I will consider projects which offer me engaging scripts as for me content is king.”
Aly further adds, “I had put on weight as I was put on steroids for my lungs. However, now I’m cautious and taking care of my diet and working out. I will bring in more variations in my workouts after my friend Rahul’s (Vaidya) wedding to get my fitness goals on track.”
When asked about shooting in Pandemic after recovering from Covid-19 recently, he shared, “Everybody is dealing with the effects of COVID-19 directly or indirectly and that’s the reality. The incident has shaken me from within but I am not sceptical about going back to the sets in the current situation. Everyone is following all the safety protocols, be it a TV show, an OTT project, or even while shooting a music video.” Aly further adds, “I have always tried to stay simple, happy, and positive and have always followed my heart. My family matters to me the most and they ensured to keep me positive throughout the recovery phase.”
Talking about talent vs social media following, Aly says, “As an actor, we do enjoy the huge fan following that we have. But we must not forget that it’s our talent that has brought us so far. Your social media fan following can’t ensure that audience will love your performance. You need to have the acting talent to capture their attention every time you are on screen. Social media is a great platform to connect with people from all walks of life but the number of followers can’t be a substitute for your talent, dedication, and hard work.”