Eddie Hall, Britain’s strongest man loves Bollywood films and curries, and wants to work in Indian films.
Wrestler Eddie Hall, voted Britain’s strongest man and fondly called ‘Gentle Giant’ for his soft mannerism outside the arena, loves Bollywood movies and Indian curries.
But now, he’s also polishing his acting skills as he seeks a role in Indian films. And he’s fine doing the role of a baddy and getting bashed by Bollywood heroes.
Keen on Bollywood
Says Eddie, “When I was a kid I was amazed by the way Mr Bachchan and other stars smashed the baddies on big screen. I thought these stars are martial arts experts like Bruce Lee.”
And Eddie is keeping a tab on what’s happening in Bollywood. He’s also keen to get a role in superstar Aamir Khan’s forthcoming movie Dangal, which is rumoured to be based on a wrestler.
“I like to be a winner, But I am ready to be defeated by the stars of Bollywood, if it provides entertainment to billions.”
Ready to Take on Pahalwans
Eddie, 6’3″ tall, is also willing to take on Indian pahalwans (wrestlers) anywhere in the world. Mo Chaudhry, owner of Waterworld in Stoke-on-Trent, Britain’s most popular aqua park, is keen to make Eddie a global celebrity after agreeing to become his agent.
“By taking commercial negotiations out of his hands, I can leave him to concentrate on his training. I am very passionate about promoting unique local talent and helping it to reach its full potential, and this partnership enables me to do that and hopefully put the area on the map,” Mo said.
But does Eddie really need an agent? Of course yes! And here’s why most professional sportsmen should look to hire an agent.
Eddie says, “My food bill is large as I need to consume 7,000-10,000 calories a day, and more than 10,000 a day during competitions. The agreement with Mo has already helped to generate TV and commercial opportunities. It’s great to have such a driven guy looking after my best interests, as now I can fully concentrate on becoming the World’s Strongest Man.”
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