Having his roots in Gujarat, for actor Vishal Jethwa, Navratri and Dandiya celebrations hold a special place. A passionate singer, who likes to express himself, he is looking forward to turning his hobby into professional singing and wants to start from Navratri.
The actor says, “Since I am a Gujarati, from childhood I loved playing garba-dandiya and now as a grown-up, more than playing, I love singing and being in the mahaul where there is a lot of music. Over the period of time, I have realised that I connect with music more by playing dandiya!”
Jethwa, known for Homebound (2025) and Mardaani 2 (2019), is attending concerts of his friends, including singers Kinjal Dave and Geeta Rabari, this year, and fans might just get a surprise.
“I had planned to explore myself as a singer and do Navratri concerts this year but unfortunately, it did not work out. I will surely prepare for my music show next year. I keep looking at opportunities when I can express myself as a singer. It won’t be a surprise if I join for a bit and sing at any Dandiya night, but I know it will just be a cameo. Gane ka mauka milega to chodunga nahi,” says the actor who will be next seen in Shakti Shalini.
Expressing his passion for singing, he says, “I am very serious about singing and it took me many years to accept that more than acting, I enjoy singing – music and Gujarati folk. But fortunately, I am a better actor than a singer. I know that I am a decent singer, but I need to work more on practice and rehearsals. I enjoy singing a lot and in the coming time, it won’t be a surprise if people see me sitting with a harmonium and singing. I am also keen to learn vocals and brush up my skill.”
{{/usCountry}}Expressing his passion for singing, he says, “I am very serious about singing and it took me many years to accept that more than acting, I enjoy singing – music and Gujarati folk. But fortunately, I am a better actor than a singer. I know that I am a decent singer, but I need to work more on practice and rehearsals. I enjoy singing a lot and in the coming time, it won’t be a surprise if people see me sitting with a harmonium and singing. I am also keen to learn vocals and brush up my skill.”
{{/usCountry}}Experimenting with fashion
Vishal loves experimenting with fashion during Navratri celebrations. “I believe along with traditional, one should be open to modern dressing which can connect with youngsters and all age groups alongside trending fashion. I like to experiment with my dressing and make sure that our tradition of Gujarat and Garba is infused with contemporary fashion.”
He explains, “If I wear a very traditional dress, it will be too odd, and wearing just a modern dress won’t gel with festivities, so that balance is very important. I believe this way traditional dresses will stay relevant in the future as well, else it will fade off, and that I don’t want to happen.”