NEW KID ON THE BLOCK – MOHIT BHARDWAJ
NEW KID ON THE BLOCK MOHIT BHARDWAJ
In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together and the music that brings harmony. They are the compass that guides us, the inspiration to reach great heights and our comfort when we occasionally falter. Ask Mohit Bhardwaj, an upcoming Model-cum-Actor from City Beautiful, Chandigarh and he sums it up saying that his family is the only Rock that remains steady, the only institution that works. Mohitowes his existence and accomplishments to his family which has been a strong support system for him. He further adds that our family is not chosen by us. It is God's gift to us and we must thus cherish the beautiful bond and try and repay in our own subtle fashion by living their dreams and in turn making them come true.
Born in an elite Brahmin family of Police Officers, Mohit is the youngest of the four siblings. His Grandfather, (Late) Rishi Prakash Bhardwaj IPS (Retd.) - Haryana Cadre was amongst the most sincere, well regarded and decorated officers of his time. He always believed in placing work before self and thus earned a reputation that majority would aspire for. On account of his superlative services, he was also conferred upon the President's Medal. A saintly figure that he was, he bid adieu to the world on 17th November 2010, leaving many in tears. He shall be missed for decades to come. His grandmother, Sushma Bhardwaj is a pious, homely lady who stood like a pillar in laying the strong foundation of the family with roots so well grounded and values beyond compare. His father, Mr. Vijay Kumar is one of the most respected Deputy Sub Inspectors of Police in the Tricity and is the fourth generation serving the Indian Police Services and that too with great vigor and vitality. A charismatic man, he has a strong aura and radiant personality. He was awarded for Meritorious Services in 1998 and for Distinguished Services in 2009. However, Mohit and his other siblings chose different fields to prove their mettle. His eldest brother, Rahul runs a export-import business of his own called Shining Star Impex Pvt. Ltd. and is supported by his pretty wife Sapna, while his twin brother, Manan, besides occasionally setting the stage ablaze in the field of modeling, jointly runs a reputed travel agency with Mohit, by the name of Shining Star Travels which ranks among the top travel agencies in Customer satisfaction and is a name one can rely upon. His mother, Dolly Bhardwaj is the force that keeps them all going. Since his father is in an extremely demanding profession, she left no stone unturned in giving her children the very best of everything in life. His sister, Priyanka is happily married to Anuraag, an Army officer who sought voluntary retirement to take up a job at a good designation in Canara Bank.
Mohit's philosophy in life centers around the fact that one should not wait until everything is just right, because it will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles and imperfect conditions, but we need to tide over them, as each step that we take will make us stronger, more confident and in the end more successful. He started his career as early as age eighteen. An age when majority of the boys are learning to cope with the newly acquired college regime, Mohit was brimming with confidence to put his best foot forward and become the pride of his family and the pride of Tricity. When asked how he got his first break, he gently smiles and recalls the poster that he read while working out at a gym in his home town. The poster sought applications for male models and he sent his portfolio for the same. On receiving a call for the contest, he silenced one and all with his deadly looks, style and confidence and finally went on to win the contest, bagging the award for the Best Upcoming Male model (North), 2004. This made him one of the most popular boys in DAV College, Sector 10, Chandigarh and the Northern region at large. Having chosen the arena of glitz and glamour, Mohit handled the pressure brilliantly thereby doing modeling assignments, attending regular classes and scoring well academically. He was then awarded by the Western Star group as Mr. Chandigarh in 2006, where he competed with men far older and way more experienced. He was determined to leave an impact which he definitely did by winning the contest, thereby setting the ball rolling for a number of aspiring models from the tricity to carve a decent niche for themselves in the modeling arena.
In 2007, I happened to be one of the judges for Mr. & Miss Mega Model Contest '07 at Kala Gram, Chandigarh, where Mohit out classed the rest and proved to be the best from the word "Go". The stylish ramp walk, handsome features, gleam in the eyes, most infectious smile, a positive aura, this guy had it all. He won the contest hands down and pocketed the sparkling trophy. Thereafter, Bhardwaj was also selected for Gladrags Manhunt Mega Model contest in 2008 and did exceedingly well.
Having tasted success early in life, there was no dearth of modeling assignments for him. He was growing in popularity with every passing day and soon became a source of envy for young men of his age. The more ramp shows he did, the more he had females drooling over him. But, Mohit remained as grounded and decent as always. His strong faith in Sai Baba, Lord Shiva and his family helped him surpass the rough patches that he encountered while he was climbing the ladder of success. He strongly opines that Success is not the key to happiness; rather Success is the lock for which happiness is the key. If we love what we are doing, we are bound to be successful. He quotes Albert Einstein very often, "Try not to be a man of success, but a man of values".
Mohit has walked the ramp for famous brands like NIFD, VIP Bags, Tara Jewellers, Meena Bazaar, Nike, Pepe Jeans and many more, thus cementing his place in the field of fashion and becoming a force to reckon with. Seeing his brilliance on the ramp, he along with his twin brother, Manan were called to participate in a game show on the prestigious MTV channel by the name of MTV Airtel Connected where the duo virtually swayed the audience and reached the final round, ending up at the Second Runner's up position. He soon signed contracts for a number of Music Videos with Directors like Rimpy Prince and the like. His work began getting noticed and early in his career, he bagged the lead role in a Punjabi film, "Simran". The film was based on the importance of the girl child and surely did touch the inner chords of the heart for its reality based soul stirring subject and some fabulous performances. Mohit did full justice to his role and lived the character of Manjit, a sacrificing brother who can be a dream brother for any sister. The film touched base with practices such as female foeticide, gender discrimination and evil spirits which are still prevalent in the interiors of Punjab and left a very strong message to preach equality and give every girl child her due. Mohit's photogenic looks, brilliant acting skills & mindblowing stunts got recognized and the new kid on the block had finally arrived.
Besides glamour and showbiz, he is a keen sportsman. Cricket is his favorite avocation and Bhardwaj surely believes in making every hobby count. He played County Cricket and represented the Under 16 Chandigarh team in UK in the year 2002 where he got applauded for his all round abilities. Like any guy of his age, he is a gadget freak and has a strong passion for adventure sports and fast cars. Music is life for him and he cannot live without his dogs, namely Rocky, Don, Ustad, Foster and Bacardi which in his terms complete his wonderful family. He is currently studying Law at The Department of Laws, Panjab University, Chandigarh.
At a young age of 24, this guy surely has a lot to his credit. When asked if he has any advice for young aspiring models stepping into the Entertainment industry, he promptly says that whatever be the chosen field, we must maintain our dignity and choose the right path to fulfill our dreams, for success without honour is like an unseasoned dish which will satisfy the hunger but will not taste good. His mantra for success is "If we think we can do it, we can. If we believe we can do it, we will. If we trust we can do it, we will surely make a difference. Easy IEP Help for Parents of Children With Learning Issues Protect Georgia Children From Mercury Poisoning From Fish! Camping Tents for Kids – How to Choose the Best among the Rest? Deciding Child Custody-How Does The Court Decide Who Wins Custody? How A Birmingham Chiropractic Doctor Helps Correct Scoliosis Problems In Kids Buy the Kids a Banzai Water Slide For The Summer Holidays Using Cell Phone Reverse Lookup To Deal With Annoying Teenagers Hooded Towels For Kids Kids Bath Towels Kids Beach Towels A Quick Look at Teen Depression Turning Winds - Helping Parents With Troubled Teens Why Teens and Young Adults are Getting Obsessed on How to Enlarge a Penis?