One thing we know about Sandeep Bisht from meeting him last year is that he’s a man with a mission. Right now, when he isn’t making hearts swoon, he’s putting his muscles into a film project that some are calling the next Fifty Shades of Grey. We recently chatted with this artist to hear about his pet project and get the 411 on his real pet, Snapchat, and why he digs actor Christoph Waltz.
What’s your part in the film version of Ugly Love?
I’m playing the leading role, which is Miles Archer. He’s an airline pilot. He’s broken-hearted and you don’t know why while you’re reading the book. You find out at the end of the book why he is the way he is. In the story he meets the girl across the hall and they have a mutual attraction to each other, a sexual attraction. They make a rule, don’t ask about my past and don’t expect a future. Obviously things get ugly when they can’t stick to that. And then you find out why he’s like that at the end of the book.
Is there a director attached yet?
We have a couple in mind. I can’t say any names. We’re looking around right now.
When will you start filming?
We hope to start filming in the fall. Our goal is to start shooting in September.
Are you taking acting classes?
I’ve been doing a Meisner acting technique class. It’s intensive, actually. I’ve been doing four hours, four days a week. It’s amazing. My teacher is a great acting coach, and I’ve been learning a lot.
Which actor’s career do you aspire to?
One of my favorite actors is Christoph Waltz, though I wouldn’t say following his exact career, because I have a different aesthetic than him. He was in Inglorious Bastards and Django Unchained. He’s just amazing at what he does. I would definitely love to follow in his professionalism, in how good of an actor he is. Besides that, I really like comedy stuff and improv. Like Jonah Hill’s career; he’s jokey. I’m a big goof, and I have a sense of humor no one really knows about it. That’s kind of my thing. I love comedy.
