Nidhhi Agerwal is an Indian actress and dancer who appears in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi-language films. She was a Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva 2014 finalist.
Nidhhi Agerwal marked her Bollywood debut opposite Tiger Shroff in ‘Munna Michael’,She was also part Telugu blockbuster Savyasachi. She will also star in Akshay Kumar’s Ikka directed by Ali Khan, it will be a remake of 2014 hit Kaththi.
In a candid interview with Women Fitness India, Nidhhi opens up about her journey and love for chocolates!
Namita Nayyar
An Aishwarya Rai Bachchan fan, you’ve fulfilled your childhood dream to be an actress. Today you are a successful Indian actress and dancer. Tell us how has the journey been for you?
Nidhhi Agerwal
Yes, absolutely. My journey has been magical. It has been like a fairy tale where you dream of something and that happens for real. But, of course, I had to put in a lot of work, clear auditions, and be good during meetings so that I get more work. I’m extremely happy and lucky. I love the fact that I’m an actor and that keeps me going every single day. I’m so thankful to people within the industry and the audience that they’ve accepted me and motivated me to keep working.
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Namita Nayyar
You made your debut in Munna Michael opposite Tiger Shroff and also won the best debut award. Share your experience while working for the film. How did you prepare for the role?
Nidhhi Agerwal
Yes, I did. Thank you! It was my first film and I literally didn’t know anything. I cleared all the auditions. I had to prepare and perform my lines and some dance sequences, among other things. I’m not a trained actor. I’m six films down and I now know what goes into it and what I need to do. But at that point of time, I felt like I was Alice in Wonderland. Everything made me go, ‘Wow!’ It was a lovely experience. I got to work with a wonderful team who helped me and took me along with them. I’m very, very happy that my first film was with someone like Tiger (Shroff). He’ll always be special.
Namita Nayyar
Having worked for both Tollywood and Bollywood, how would you rate your experience, and which one did you like the most? What are the 5 things that excite you about a role in a film?
Nidhhi Agerwal
I cannot choose. I’m also working in Kollywood. ‘Pan-Indian actor’ is the right term for me as I’m working in different languages. I’m slowly learning them too. I’ve learnt Telugu and I’m learning Tamil. My experience on every film set is totally different. I love the fact that I’m working in so many industries and I get so many people to watch me.
The first thing is the character. There are so many nuances and basic characteristics attached to it – whether it is a loud character or a soft and shy one or a bold one. The pitch of a character is also important. Every character has a different pitch. The third thing is the look. Films are a great way of experimenting with your looks. The fourth thing is the director. And the fifth thing is your co-actors.
Namita Nayyar
You have been a beauty pageant and Yamaha Fascino Miss Diva finalist in 2014. What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine? What are the 5 strength exercises for legs and abs that you practice regularly
Nidhhi Agerwal
My fitness regime keeps changing. Before the lockdown, it was all about going to the gym. I would love lifting heavy weights and that felt really good. I turned from being ‘extremely skinny’ as people would call me to a little bit stronger. In this current situation, I’ve doing yoga. And sometimes, I do pilates, dancing and gymnastics. Starting your day with exercising for 40-45 minutes is great.
I squat till I drop. Lunges are very important, along with deadlifts, step up, and cardio.
Namita Nayyar
Do you take some special diet or have a strict menu that you follow to remain healthy and physically fit? Share 5 desserts you enjoy eating. Is there a health drink you like to kick start your day with?
Nidhhi Agerwal
I don’t really follow a diet. It has taken me a while but I’ve now understood my body in terms of what works for me and what bloats me up. I don’t ever go by the quantity of food that I’m eating but I always look at the nutrition aspect of it. It’s about getting to know what works for you. I’ve found what works for me. To be very honest, homemade food works very well. You need not be on a very fancy diet. Simple ghar ka khaana will help you achieve a basic fitness level.
I’m not a dessert person. But I love chocolate cakes, brownies, and chocolate ice-creams. I like anything chocolate.
Also love starting my day with warm water and lemon. I love lemon. At times, I add some honey to it.
Namita Nayyar
You have glowing skin and gorgeous hair. Share your hair care and skincare routine. What are the skin packs and hair therapies you highly recommend?
Nidhhi Agerwal
At school, my seniors would say to me, ‘Your hair is so silky! Which shampoo do you use?’ (laughs) Your quality of hair is determined by your genes. My entire family has better hair than me. When I was about 17, I used to have acne. But when it comes to skincare, I believe that the basic you keep it, the better it is. I use a dermatologically recommended face wash. I remove my make-up with Bioderma which is the simplest solution to remove your make-up. And also don’t use a very heavy moisturizer especially when I’m in Bombay. But when I’m in Hyderabad, I use a bit of a more intense moisturizer.
To be honest, I don’t have a very intensive skincare routine. Sometimes, home remedies are great. If I tend to get a breakout or I see that I’m getting some kind of a rash on my skin, I simply put some turmeric, and the next morning, it pretty much goes away. I like experimenting but not too much. One should play it safe.
Namita Nayyar
Today social media plays a vital role in putting your message across to your followers and fans. What is your message for those 5 million followers you’ve on Instagram?
Nidhhi Agerwal
Social media is a great platform. As of now, I’m at 5.6 million real-time followers. It feels amazing to be just two-and-a-half years old in the industry and having such a good fan base of people who want to listen to you and who like you. I really like using social media. My message to all my Instagram followers would just be, ‘I love you.’
Namita Nayyar
What are your upcoming future projects, and how would you prepare for your role keeping in mind personal safety against the pandemic?
Nidhhi Agerwal
I’ve quite a few of them and I’m very excited about them. The producers will announce the projects and you’ll come to know about them very, very soon. I’ve to finish two projects and I’m starting two more. Work-wise, my slate is looking quite busy which is very good. I’ve had seven months of rest now.
The production will take care of the safety aspect. I’m confident about that. When it comes to my personal safety, I’ll be wearing a mask as much as possible except when I’m in front of the camera, not touch things and keep a safe distance from people. I’ll make sure that I don’t touch my face and if I do, I’ll wash my hands before that. And make sure that I follow the basic things that I’ve been following up until now. I’ll follow a good and healthy diet with a lot of turmerics, ginger, and other Indian herbs and spices in it.
Namita Nayyar
Being the cover girl for Women Fitness India, you are an inspiration to many. What message would you like to share for our readers who wish to and aspire to enter the industry?
Nidhhi Agerwal
First of all, thank you. It feels great to be on the cover of Women Fitness India. The message that I would like to share for people coming into the industry is to train. It’s quite contradictory that I’m saying it but I would genuinely advise them to train.
Never put all your eggs in one basket. You should do something else prior to joining the industry and then try your hands here and see how it works out because luck is also a huge factor. Do whatever takes off. One needs to know that nothing is the be-all and the end-all. Life is great and it’s very, very long and so if you want to do something, you can do it.
Namita Nayyar
Since Women Fitness India talks about health and fitness, how would you define fitness and how do you keep yourself mentally fit?
Nidhhi Agerwal
Fitness, for me, is definitely not just physical. It’s all about mind, body and soul. I keep my body fit by doing a physical activity. I keep my mind fit by doing a certain kind of meditation.
Even five to ten minutes of meditation helps. Thinking positive is also important for a healthy mind. If you want to keep your soul happy, you can do that by eating nutritious food, growing some plants, spending some time with your pets if you have them and your family, doing some creative things like painting or whatever you like, and talking to your friends. I love my work and so for me, working is also a part of keeping my soul happy. One should definitely give all three aspects of equal importance.
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