Kashmiri Boy Chasing Dreams In Bollywood  Film Industry

RIHAN ANSARI (9927141966)

Wajaht Rafiq aka Jorden born in Kashmir groomed his carrier in Bollywood industry Mumbai as an actor and film maker.In an interview with Rihan Ansari.Jorden highlighted hisexperience and how he turned out to choose this path as his carrier. Beinginto acting profession was this your choice or by family?Well!!I was in school and I have always loved to participate in culltural activitiesand shows. I won many laurels for my performances and it was during school days only that Icould figure out my potential as an actor and presenter.However,I did my 10+12 in science &after completing my schooling I started getting appreciations from my teachers, friends and family that I should try my luck as an artist/actor in Bolly wood. In order to nurture and fine tune myself and go through personality development, I enrolled into theatre, worked relentlessly and rigorouslyto transform myself into an actor and I did many plays as the lead character.Whatwas the turning point of your carrier?Well the turning point is yet to come as weknow every day is learning After working as a professional actor .iintend to learn the art of film making from renowned institute,and start working with the TV showsassociated SONY TV and other channels for shows like MAHRAJA RANJIT SINGH?TENALI RAMA-VIGHNAHARTA GANESH,and when you start working some times luckworks in your favour and you keep ongetting opportunities and we worked with,BADSHAH for his video album (HEARTLESS SONY MUSIC) .we did a documentaryproject for film festival which is called ? DUG DUG? a Rajasthan medium film In addition to it we make a music video album for thegovernment,of jammu and Kashmir we wereworked closely with the JK tourism as the motive was to promote culture andheritage it tuned out as well,as j&kis our home state so this one is close to my heart,onder our film production house ROCK NATIONFILMS. Whatabout your.upcoming projects?Thereare some projects aligned for this year and the next as I spend most of my timetowards our in house film production house ROCK NATION FILMS AND OTHERSPRODUCTION HOUSES.through which I havesigned.Bolly wood hindi feature films with the well known faces of Bollywood. So, we intend to start the shooting soon in upcoming months. So, as longas I am loaded with work it keeps me happy and motivated. what is your advice to new comers?Notmuch but dedication & consistency isthe key. if you believe in yourself andyour craft. you will hit the bulls eye sooner or later. the trend in bollywood ischanging.what is your take on it ?Iagree, the OTT platforms like Netflex, Prime zoom etc is definitelytaking over as people want all the content to be accessible.on mobile phones any time any were. we gotta cater as per public butthat dosnt mean cinema is going to die. we.aren?t sure about the trend and validity.of OTT platform in india but isbooming for sure and cinema will simultaneously revive with time.do you idealize anyone ?Ido and I Start with my father who has worked restlessly.through out his life with out a day off. he is always on the move Myelder brother who taught me what it means to go out there and work hard tochase your dreams .i have learned from these gentleman I feel blessed.Whatis your mantra for success?Iwasn?t.born with a golden spoon. We.have to create own luck. One line that motivates me everyday is Neverlook back,Weshould hope for good, but be prepared for worst too. That is what life hastaught me so far. wajahatrafiq.thejorden_officialthejorden_official.Thanks for having me?