Exclusive: I will be taking up new projects only after I get back in shape, says Aly Goni

While talent is required to sustain in the cut-throat world of the showbiz industry, having a great level of physical fitness certainly holds a very important place. Although Aly had become a household name with shows like

Yeh Hai Mohabbatein

, Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum and participating in reality shows like Nach Baliye 9 and

Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi

– Made in India, it was his stint in

Bigg Boss 14

that further cemented his place in the hearts of his fans. And while the audience is eager to see him back on the small screen, the Naagin 3 actor is in no hurry to take up any projects. When asked about this, Aly says, “My last two outings were reality shows – Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi – Made in India and Bigg Boss 14 and both gave me an opportunity to explore my talents, strengths, weaknesses, personality and how best I can work on it. As for upcoming projects, I’m getting offers from television and OTT platforms. However, I am not taking up anything at the moment. Recently, when I had tested positive for

COVID-19

, my fitness levels went for a toss. I will take up any new projects only after getting back in shape. Once that happens, I will consider projects which offer me engaging scripts as for me content is king.”

Although Aly and his ladylove Jasmin Bhasin tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this year, the couple kept the news under wraps. He says, “I had put on weight as I was put on steroids for my lungs. However, now I’m cautious and taking care of my diet and working out. I will bring in more variations in my workouts after my friend Rahul’s (Vaidya) wedding to get my

fitness goals

on track.”

Ask him if he’s sceptical to shoot after recovering from COVID-19 and he says, “Everybody is dealing with the effects of COVID-19 directly or indirectly and that’s the reality. The incident has shaken me from within but I am not sceptical about going back to the sets in the current situation. Everyone is following all the safety protocols, be it a TV show, an

OTT project

, or even while shooting a music video.” Aly further adds, “I have always tried to stay simple, happy, and positive and have always followed my heart. My family matters to me the most and they ensured to keep me positive throughout the recovery phase.”

Aly is not just super active on

social media

but also enjoys a huge fan following. He believes an actor can move ahead only because of talent. He says, “As an actor, we do enjoy the huge fan following that we have. But we must not forget that it’s our talent that has brought us so far. Your social media fan following can’t ensure that audience will love your performance. You need to have the acting talent to capture their attention every time you are on screen. Social media is a great platform to connect with people from all walks of life but the number of followers can’t be a substitute for your talent, dedication, and hard work.”