ARHANA DHAWANN IN THE CITY OF DREAMS

PRETTY, WITTY AND REFRESHINGLY HONEST THIS BUDDING STAR IS ALL SET TO BREAK INTO BOLLYWOOD. HELLO! DELVES INTO HER PASSIONS, ASPIRATIONS AND ALL THINGS FASHION

- ANANYA SHANKAR

Meet Arhana — an aspiring actress who hails from New Delhi, has honed her craft in Los Angeles and now lives in the city of dreams, as she chases her own. We ask the spirited young girl if there’s anything she’d like to say to her future audience… “Watch out for her!” she exclaims with a genuine smile. And beyond the camera, this history-loving, art appreciating fashionista shares her life’s adventures, friendships and aspirations with a candid charm that surely makes her a rising star to watch out for.

Arhana, tell us a little about yourself. Did you study acting in college and if so, how has that influenced your approach to the craft?

I attended the Stella Adler Academy of Acting in Los Angeles — and I was in class with Jack Nicholson’s frightfully handsome son, Ray, so it’s safe to say my attendance was perfect! (laughs) However, I’d say my best training has been in Mumbai, where I worked as a casting assistant and attended acting workshops. While there’s no substitute for formal training, there’s no learning quite like learning on the job. Coming from New Delhi and settling in Mumbai gives me the best of both worlds, much like my training from the East and the West.

What inspired you to pursue acting professionally?