Amruta Khanvilkar has appeared in Hindi and Marathi films and established herself as one of Marathi cinema’s leading actresses and an accomplished dancer. Her roles in the films Katyar Kaljat Ghusli and Natrang were greatly appreciated. She then made her mark in Bollywood with Meghna Gulzar’s Raazi.
She also won the seventh season of the dance reality show Nach Baliye with her husband Himmanshoo A. Malhotra.
Our January Cover Star spills the beans on her journey in the entertainment world, her love for dance and what the future holds for her.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You are considered to be one of Marathi cinema’s leading actresses and an accomplished dancer. Your roles in the films Katyar Kaljat Ghusli and Natrang were appreciated. Tell us more about your entry into the glamorous world of entertainment?
Ms. Amruta Khanvilkar:
I started my career with a reality show. As an actress I consider no work is small or big which has been a learning through my work. My undying love for dance encourages me to participate and explore more. And alike dancing, acting comes to me naturally which I have kept polishing throughout the years. Year 2004 was a kick start to my career in the entertainment industry with the reality show Zee Cinestars ki khoj. As a person, I think any opportunity which gives me a chance to get closer to my well wishers and fans is a big opportunity.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Your dancing capabilities are no secret. Share top 3 dance forms that you love?
Ms. Amruta Khanvilkar:
Semi classical, cha-cha cha and hip-hop are my favourite dance styles. Though I have not really learnt cha-cha cha and hip-hop but semi classical again comes to me naturally. Back to those days, when I used to watch a lot of Jennifer Lopez and Britney Spears videos and try to absorb their dance styles.
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Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You won the seventh season of the dance reality show Nach Baliye with your husband. What motivated you to take up this challenge? Also tell us about experience on the show.
Ms. Amruta Khanvilkar:
When me and Himanshu received an opportunity to participate in the dance realty show Nach Baliye, he was the one who motivated me. He thought the only show where we can share the screen space as well as experience it together which encouraged me to take the challenge and go for it…! I have been a dance fanatic all my life and if someone wakes me up in middle of the night to dance, I will start to groove. Nach Baliye gave us a room for manoeuvre because of which we could spend alone time together. This experience has been enthralling and has helped to build our relationship stronger as we were putup in a hotel with no phone calls allowed. All thanks to Nach Baliye for a heart-warming and amazing experience.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You got your big break in Bollywood with Raazi, tell us about your other future projects?
Ms. Amruta Khanvilkar:
The entire year when I shot for Raazi and Satyamev Jayate, both of these films did extremely well on the box office. The films crossed 100cr club where Raazi was a 200cr club film. Since, I was playing the characters in the secondary cast, getting every film was a huge task. In future projects, I will be seen acting in Malang directed by Mohit Suri and Luv Ranjan who are also producers of the film. So, really looking forward to working with them in this film.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Three components that are key essentials in your fitness regime? Your forever target area.
Ms. Amruta Khanvilkar:
The key essentials in my fitness regime is diet. If you want to have those six-packs or a well-toned body the key to it is everything which is made in the kitchen. What you cook and eat is most important and also, how we maintain our timings for the diet is very important. The workouts that we do contributes around 30% to 40% of our entire fitness regime. My forever target area is the back. As a Maharashtrian, I have a tendency of putting on weight which many people won’t agree with but I do. Being thin all these years but being thin, toned or fit is a completely different ball game altogether. Right now, I am working towards a fitter me by maintaining the diet and regime for myself.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
What does your first meal of the day look like? 5 foods to kick start the day?
Ms. Amruta Khanvilkar:
My first meal is ghee coffee, a very simple quick recipe to make. Pour some organic ghee, your favourite coffee, add hot water and it’s all ready to drink. After an hour having steel cut oats with coconut milk and some dry fruits. Sometimes, I prefer having 3 egg whites with bread. 5 things to kick start the day is coffee, oats, egg, bread and sometimes a protein shake.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Cheat meals that you can’t resist?
Ms. Amruta Khanvilkar:
Oh my God! I just can’t resist chocolates. I am completely an international dessert lover. Sometimes, I like Indian sweets but I am not too fond of them. On the other side, if you give me a plate full of international desserts and chocolates it’s going to be empty in like minutes.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Your favourite activewear brands are?
Ms. Amruta Khanvilkar:
My favourite activewear brand is Skechers, just love the shoe’s collection they have. Nike and Body Engineers are also my favourite brands. Body Engineers have an awesome range of clothes with great colours.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Do you follow any skincare and hair care routine, after a sweaty workout? 5 skin care rituals.
Ms. Amruta Khanvilkar:
Yes definitely! Skincare and hair care routine after a sweaty workout is must. The first thing I do is go for a shower after my workout. I don’t shampoo and condition my hair on daily basis but I do it every alternate day. Couple of years back I had a major pimple problem due to PCOD, so moisturizers were a complete no no..!. I do apply moisturizer just before I go to sleep. But after every workout session, I quickly wash my face with cold water so that the pores get settled in and repeat this twice or thrice a day. The 5 skincare rituals which I generally do is to take steam once in 15 days, scrub my skin and exfoliate it, face mask at night which sometimes I just keep it on and sleep. Though I love doing facial but then again, I am not allowed by my dermatologist.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
You have an incredible social media following on your account @amrutakhanvilkar. What is the best and worst part about it?
Ms. Amruta Khanvilkar:
The interactions with my fans are always great and organic which is the most important part. Followers should be organic because that is how they get attached to you, love you and tell you how much they appreciate your work or like our particular picture or not. The best part about social media is you can totally use it for your benefit. On one hand, it is a great way to communicate with your fans directly through social media but on the other hand the worst thing about it is trolling…! As an actress I know we are a public figure but then I feel sometimes people forget that we are also humans and we also have a personal life.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
5 things we’ll always find in your gym bag?
Ms. Amruta Khanvilkar:
1 pair of clothes maybe a dress or shorts and a tee, gyming gloves, knee caps, a waist belt, and a perfume.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Message for your 1.2 million followers on Instagram?
Ms. Amruta Khanvilkar:
To all my 1.2 million followers on Instagram thank you so much for loving and appreciating me. I know there are people who sometimes want to be nasty or troll me and my dear ones. But then I feel it is a part of everyone’s life. I really appreciate their love and warmth which is the only thing matters at the end of the day.
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