Himanshu Singh, a small town boy from Raebareli, was crowned as the Mr. New Delhi, 2nd runner-up and also Mr. Talented 2k17. It was just his dedication and belief in himself that kept him going during all his struggles. He is presently pursuing B.Sc in cinema from Noida and also is a semi-finalist for the Mr. India Sapphire Continental. Not only this, he’s also a good Dancer, painter and wishes to be a Film-Maker by profession.
In conversation with Himanshu Singh :
1.Firstly Heartiest congratulations to you for Mr. New Delhi, 2nd runner-up. Describe that feeling when your name was called out?
Thank you so much sir. In that crowd, I was only thinking about my parent’s, that, from now on no one would bring them down by gossiping about them and whoever did that before would automatically shut their mouth with the milestone that I had achieved, besides that, I was very happy and excited, came home dancing, called up my mom, sister and friends who had supported me during the journey of Mr. Delhi. I was really very happy after this grand achievement, but, the next day I got news that my grandfather passed away but that was fine because my mom told me that, this is what we call life.
2. Tell us the reason behind choosing “CROVRY” in your name. What does it mean to you?
I chose the word “CROVRY” so as to stand out from the crowd and I feel really good and comfortable with this name. Something from inside, my inner voice told me to keep this in my name and also the word “CROVRY” strengthens me. It’s an unexplained ‘good’ feeling to me. I always include #CROVRY in all my post and all. And one more thing I want to tell you is that now when someone searches my name “CROVRY”” on Google, they find me and that’s really an undefined feeling to see this change.
3. You are currently pursuing B.Sc. in Cinema. How did you get interested in this field?
It’s something very interesting actually, when I was around 11 years old then I saw “Madhuri Dixit” ma’am dancing on TV. I fell in love with her from that moment. I became a big fan of her and from that day onwards, dance became my addiction and that addiction became my dream, which I’ll surely make true, and then I thought I would do something in the film industry when I grow up, so this is how I got into this stream.
4. You said your parents were against this profession, so how did you convince them?
My mother was always very supportive but some of my family members and my father were a little against this decision of mine in the beginning. Then I gave them some time to think, along with this my mother, my little brother and some of my relatives tried a lot to convince my father, one of my uncle also advised that let him go, he will definitely make you proud one day, then my father discussed with me regarding this, he wasn’t fully convinced but still he permitted me to go.
5. You underwent a lot of struggles. How did you come over them? What kept you Motivated?
My belief in myself, confidence, constant support from my family and friends kept me going and motivated.
6. Now you are aiming for Mr. India Continental Sapphire, How’s the training different from that for Mr. New Delhi?
Mr. India Sapphire continental is a lot tougher than Mr. Delhi, but the experience that I had gained after participating in Mr. Delhi is helping me a lot in the training of Mr. India Sapphire continental.
7. Who were your constant supporters FAMILY or FRIENDS? How did they support you?
I’m thankful to both my family and friends but I would say my family supported me more. My parents believed in me and never said no for anything even my sister, and uncle – aunty was always there for me. So their belief in me and their constant support kept me going.
8. Where are we going to see you in the near future? Are you planning a permanent switch to modelling as your profession?
People would see me as a film maker, entertainer or a model in the near future. No I’m not planning to switch in modelling as permanent profession for now.
9. Who is your inspiration? What are the motivating factors that are guiding you through?
I believe that inspiration is everywhere, I still remember the story of ant who tried climbing up the wall, and it was during the 7th time that it got successful. My belief in me, parent’s belief in me and constant support from family, sister, uncle-aunty and friends motivated me to keep going.
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10. What’s your message for the upcoming teenagers after undergoing so many struggles?
I want to say that never forget to respect anyone and always listen to yourself and your heart, Do whatever you want to do, never give up on that and you will fall in love with yourself.
