Tarun Arora
Encyclopedia
Tarun Arora is an Indian male model turned actor who works in Bollywood
films. He started his acting career with a cameo in the film, Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi
. After working in several low-budget films, he received recognition for his role in Jab We Met
.
when he developed an interest in modeling
. He won the Gladrags Manhunt in 1998. After that he continued to pursue a career in modelling to become one of the most famous male models of his time. He was seen in advertisement campaigns for brands like Raymond
, Westside, Kwality Walls, McDowell’s whiskey, and LG
, and walked the runway for several designers. He has also acted in many hit music videos.
. He had his first major role in the movie Hawas
. During the next three years, he performed in several low-budget films like Sheen (2004), 19 Revolutions (2004), Men Not Allowed (2006), and Ghuttan (2007), but unfortunately none of these managed to make any impact for him.
In 2007, he performed in the film, Jab We Met
, in which he played the role of Kareena Kapoor
's lover who rejects her and comes back, only to get rejected himself. The film was a major hit on the box office.
In 2009, two films: 2 and Love Gurureleased'.
Currently owner of successful ventures - an indian restaurant named "Tandoori Hippie" and lounge "Love Shack" in Bangalore which opened in Feb 2011
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
films. He started his acting career with a cameo in the film, Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi
Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi
Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi is a 1999 Hindi film, directed by Raj Kaushal. The film is set against the backdrop of a Performing Arts College.-Plot:...
. After working in several low-budget films, he received recognition for his role in Jab We Met
Jab We Met
Jab We Met is a 2007 Hindi romantic comedy film directed and written by Imtiaz Ali. The film, produced by Dhillin Mehta under Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd, stars Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor in their fourth film together...
.
Modeling
Arora was studying hotel management in BangaloreBangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
when he developed an interest in modeling
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
. He won the Gladrags Manhunt in 1998. After that he continued to pursue a career in modelling to become one of the most famous male models of his time. He was seen in advertisement campaigns for brands like Raymond
Raymond
Raymond is a male given name . It was borrowed into English from French...
, Westside, Kwality Walls, McDowell’s whiskey, and LG
LG
LG may refer to:*LG Corp., a South Korean electronics and petrochemicals conglomerate*LG Electronics, an affiliate of the South Korean LG Group which produces electronic products* Lawrence Graham, a London headquartered firm of business lawyers...
, and walked the runway for several designers. He has also acted in many hit music videos.
Acting
Arora filmed his first Bollywood role in 1999, a cameo in Pyaar Mein Kabhi KabhiPyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi
Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi is a 1999 Hindi film, directed by Raj Kaushal. The film is set against the backdrop of a Performing Arts College.-Plot:...
. He had his first major role in the movie Hawas
Hawas (2004 film)
Hawas is a Hindi movie released in 2004. Like another Bollywood movie, Murder, it is an adaptation of the American film Unfaithful . Hawas was directed by Karan Razdan and stars Meghna Naidu, Shawar Ali and Tarun Arora....
. During the next three years, he performed in several low-budget films like Sheen (2004), 19 Revolutions (2004), Men Not Allowed (2006), and Ghuttan (2007), but unfortunately none of these managed to make any impact for him.
In 2007, he performed in the film, Jab We Met
Jab We Met
Jab We Met is a 2007 Hindi romantic comedy film directed and written by Imtiaz Ali. The film, produced by Dhillin Mehta under Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd, stars Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor in their fourth film together...
, in which he played the role of Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor
Kareena Kapoor , often informally referred to as Bebo, is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films. During her career, Kapoor has received six Filmfare Awards, among nine nominations, and has been noted for her performances in a range of film genres; these include her work from contemporary...
's lover who rejects her and comes back, only to get rejected himself. The film was a major hit on the box office.
In 2009, two films: 2 and Love Gurureleased'.
Currently owner of successful ventures - an indian restaurant named "Tandoori Hippie" and lounge "Love Shack" in Bangalore which opened in Feb 2011
Filmography
| Film Name | Year | Role | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawas Hawas (2004 film) Hawas is a Hindi movie released in 2004. Like another Bollywood movie, Murder, it is an adaptation of the American film Unfaithful . Hawas was directed by Karan Razdan and stars Meghna Naidu, Shawar Ali and Tarun Arora.... |
2004 | Ajay | |
| Sheen | 2004 | Mannu | |
| 19 Revolutions | 2004 | ||
| Men Not Allowed | 2006 | Vikram | |
| Hot Money | 2006 | Rahul Kapoor | |
| Ghuttan | 2006 | Jaggi | |
| Jab We Met Jab We Met Jab We Met is a 2007 Hindi romantic comedy film directed and written by Imtiaz Ali. The film, produced by Dhillin Mehta under Shree Ashtavinayak Cinevision Ltd, stars Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor in their fourth film together... |
2007 | Anshuman | |
| 2 | 2009 | ||
| Love Guru | 2009 | ||
| Poley Poley Ure Mon | 2011 | Assamese Assamese language Assamese is the easternmost Indo-Aryan language. It is used mainly in the state of Assam in North-East India. It is also the official language of Assam. It is also spoken in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and other northeast Indian states. Nagamese, an Assamese-based Creole language is widely used in... film |
External links
- Tarun Arora Profile. Bollywood HungamaBollywood HungamaBollywood Hungama is a leading Bollywood entertainment website, owned by hungama.com....