Hang On Guys! Arjun Shows How It's Done

Actor, producer, entrepreneur...Arjun Rampal wears many hats. The 40-year-old, father of two, continues to be one of India's most influential style icons and can given any of the newbies a serious run for their money.

The National-Award-Winner has an exciting slate of movies lined up ahead, including a sequel to Rock On. Arjun, who is also the Indian face of an international range of grooming products, spoke to Indiatimes.com on how he manages to look so fresh despite a busy, whirlwind schedule, and why it is important for the Indian male to take grooming seriously.

What aspect of your busy schedule takes the maximum toll on your skin? Is it the travel, long hours, stress...What are the biggest pain-points?

As an actor there is constant damage to the skin done because of makeup, less sleep and stressful schedules. Its very important to maintain a healthy skin in spite of all this.

Once upon a time being unkempt was cool for men. But would you say today men have become a lot more serious and conscious about personal grooming ?

Yes. And with brands bringing their male grooming range to India, men are now realizing that it¡¯s not unmanly to use grooming essentials.

Men¡¯s skin undergoes damage too and it needs to be repaired on a regular basis.

To all those out there who feel the grooming products are interchangeable and men do not need a dedicated range what do you have to say?

Usually guys don¡¯t give much attention to the brand they are using.

They just use it for the heck of it. So before opting for any product just check to see if its according to your requirement.

What do you have to say to those who feel that doing skin-care ads goes against a hero's macho image ?

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What was the one factor about your skin that bothered you which the NIVEA Men range helps you take care of ?

As mentioned earlier, its very important to maintain a healthy skin because of stress, makeup and less sleep. Healthy food, enough sleep and keeping the body oxygenated by drinking lots of water keeps my skin glowing and healthy. Their skin care range for Men is excellent. I use a face wash, face moisturizer, after shave and shaving cream to keep my skin healthy.

But most importantly love yourself and have a lot of self esteem.

This brand has the whole product line dedicated for men so you don¡¯t have to worry much .

In the industry whose style and grooming sense do you admire the most?

I don¡¯t worship idols, I appreciate good talent and good performances.

What is the one thing that most Indians still get wrong or don't pay enough attention to in personal grooming ?

Skin is your largest organ so please take care of it.

I understand the importance of grooming and think its an essential part of everyone¡¯s life. Not only because I am an actor do I believe in grooming but as an Individual I feel everyone should be well groomed. I feel everyone should be proud of their skin and take utmost care of their skin and feel good about themselves. ¡®Hair¡¯ today, gone tomorrow, so please be sensitive about it.