The Single Winner

The show,produced by ETV Marathi,scanned youngsters across Maharashtra. The required aspects were good looks,style and communication skills. Set in a villa near Mumbai,the participants shared common space with each other and the judges monitored their behaviour and reaction to ‘tasks’. “These tasks were really just our reaction to their questions. I think apart from our physical attributes,they looked for spontaneity and presence of mind,” says Bhushan. The show was hosted by Rahul Mahajan and was judged by three Marathi actors – Neha Pendse,Sai Lokur and Shruti Marathe.

The Dhule-based model completed his civil engineering before opting for modeling. “I had auditioned for this show six months back. I had previously taken up a few modeling assignments but this was a different deal altogether. Also,I chose this because it was in Marathi and being a Maharashtrian,I wanted to work in my mother tongue,” he says. Bhushan’s family is engaged in the family profession of farming. “I come from a small family. We never thought of venturing into other fields. My parents are really proud of me. My father never thought that I would appear on television. It’s a beautiful feeling,” he shares.

Gearing up for the next photo-shoot he has been signed up for,he seems confident and motivated. “I have been approached for a few Marathi films and I’m in talks with a few directors. I see this victory as a big step ahead. It has given me the chance to meet and interact with people who I share common interests with,” he says.