Smashing stereotypes on his way to the top

Bishnu Adhikari

Entrepreneur, body-builder, athlete, singer, and actor - there are many feathers in the cap that Bishnu Adhikari dons. Riding the high of a successful acting debut in the gripping action-thriller " Ek", Bishnu is now preparing for an onslaught of interesting roles to add to his repertoire. Behind the glamorous lifestyle, that one expects the next big action hero to have is a simple man who leads a life of extreme discipline and hard work. Bishnu's formidable physique, which has earned him the love of fans and critics alike, did not come to him overnight. When quizzed about the secret to his body and balancing an insanely busy schedule, he simply smiles and shrugs saying, "There is no secret. I don't believe in off days or cheating on my diet. It is sacred to me. I live by the wake up by 5am rule no matter what day of the week it is. It's the same old rule the world's most successful CEOs and leaders follow. "

While juggling all his commitments as actor-singer-performer he also is about to launch his own line of premium athleisure apparel which he aims to release by the end of the year. Superhero Fitness Apparel is the brainchild of Bishnu, who wanted to give the world sportswear that is designed by a bodybuilder himself. It's not just a business but the embodiment Bishnu's life ideology i.e. To be one's own superhero! He has lived his life based on the same mantra. He started out as a kid who was fascinated by action films, the heroes pulling incredible stunts and pummeling the bad guy senselessly were what initially drew him to the genre. As a young adult, he spent time researching action movies and body-building which led him to embark on his journey with fitness. He pursued a master's in construction management in the USA while tirelessly working on transforming his body to reach the level of the action stars he grew up idolizing. Today, he is a role-model and fitness guru to his fans and fitness-enthusiasts. He is extremely generous with details about his routine to help his fans improve their fitness levels and keeps sharing tips on all his social media platforms for the same.

This is barely the tip of the ice-berg when it comes to the talents the powerhouse possesses. The multi-faceted performer showed inclinations to music since his childhood, "I was naturally gifted with musical abilities and sang all my life. The song Ra Cheliya I recorded for Ek garnered such rave reviews, I was not expecting it. It was humbling for an action-hero debutante. I'm excited to share new music and Sufi single for my pan-India audience soon" says a visibly elated Bishnu . Breaking stereotypes and pushing limits is what Mr.Adhikari is already synonymous with, within a very short span of his entry into the industry. When asked about what other surprises he has up his sleeve he says "There is so much to do. I am focusing on action for now as I consider it my strength, but I definitely want to experiment, play a lead in a Rom-com maybe, the sky is the limit". A spy-thriller that he has penned himself is on the cards for now.To be shot partly in Nepal the star did not divulge many details on this highly awaited project that dares to explore novel concepts of a protagonist that can read minds. There is a lot the audience can expect from the rising firebrand that Bishnu Adhikari is, but the fitting inside one box is surely not one of them.