Okay, so it’s been almost a month since I met Prabhas and over two weeks since Baahubali 2: The Conclusion released. And I’m still not sure if it was Amrendra Baahubali who mesmerised me more or the man who essayed such a powerful and lovable role on screen. Inline image 1It was the first time that I was meeting the Baahubali actor. His co-star Rana Daggubati, again a down-to-earth and easy going hero, was someone I had met long time ago when he debuted in Bollywood. While Rana was impeccably dressed in linen jacket, a cool navy blue T, well fitted denims and loafers, Prabhas was different. He was well dressed too, but nothing that you’d expect from a superstar who had just delivered a mega hit. The reserved actor had opted for a casual grey kurta, denims and jet black loafers. His tall frame, artistic long fingers, that he caressed his stubble with occasionally, a smile that went straight up to his eyes and super cool presence, was something that nobody can resist. But in my fifteen-minute long interaction there are certain things about Prabhas, the person, that I learnt.

#Prabhas is super funny: Yes, even before I could roll my interview, Rana and Prabhas were doling out another chat. The two hunks were to say some lines and introduce themselves and give a channel ID (I’m XYZ and you’re watching ABC). Prabhas was almost childlike when he chose the most easy portion. He decided to go first. The take one was smooth, but Rana forgot the name of the channel he was asking viewers to subscribe to. Prabhas was lost in his thoughts. And the second take turned out to be at that moment, which left everyone in the room in splits. Prabhas went first and said, “Hi I’m Prabhas!” Rana decided to let this blooper pass but not without poking fun at his friend and responded, “What’s up?” Everyone guffawed as Prabhas was super funny in the moments that followed and it almost took the actor a few seconds to realise his blunder and laugh loudest at it.

#Cool and confident: Now I’m not trying to draw comparisons, but rarely in Bollywood would you see two actors so comfortable and at ease with each other. We all knew that Prabhas and Rana were fighting each other on screen, but off it they were like buddies. And it wasn’t just for the cameras. While Rana did most of the talking, Prabhas did not mind it one bit. But we were lucky cause Prabhas got chatty during our interview and we loved how Rana was equally cool when he butted into his responses. Now that’s one equation we’d like to see amongst our Bollywood stars. This also reflected how the two stars were not just easy going, but also extremely confident about themselves.

#So sweet that you’d almost be diabetic: Not in a bad way, but I almost could not stop using SWEET to describe Prabhas after the interview. Many a times actors take offense when you ask them about personal subjects, even though it has been widely discussed. So when I quizzed him about marriage plans, Prabhas was awkward and shy, but not one bit angry. Also it was so sweet of Baahubali to admit that his biceps weren’t as big as Bhallaladeva.

#Modest: The actor almost withdrew and coiled into a shell when we probed him about cinematographer KK Senthil Kumar’s comment on how he’s bigger than Salman, Aamir or Shah Rukh Khan. While his co-star Rana couldn’t stop gushing about Prabhas’ commitment and dedication for their film and his success and stardom, Prabhas rubbished the compliments and said that Mr Kumar had just “blabbered” something in excitement. With this response he totally won me over. And mind you, he wasn’t being modest for the sake of it, from the looks of it he genuinely didn’t take that comment too seriously. Not to forget for every compliment you paid Prabhas he’d attribute it to the genius of SS Rajamouli. If that’s not modesty then what is?

#Sexy: Now I’m not too happy when people address fans or followers or friends as darlings, but when Prabhas tells it in his baritone voice it does sound sweet. His personality oozes confidence and what makes this new heartthrob of India sexy is that he’s completely unaware of his powers. One could literally feel the vibe change when people interact with him. Me, for one, has been totally bowled over by him and smitten by his on and off screen avatar. And if you doubt me, then go watch Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. Go fall in love with the large-hearted king, Amrendra Baahubali, and you’d see a reflection of the man himself in the character too.

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