Kanwar Dhillon Reveals 16–17-Hour Work Days Are Physically Exhausting; Shares, “Sleep Is More Important Than Going To The Gym For Me”

Kanwar Dhillon opens up about the often unseen mental rigour behind an actor’s life, emphasising that self-conditioning and inner dialogue form the true backbone of his journey. “I think a lot of self-talking happens these days. That part is very important for me… it’s all about conditioning the mind and being mentally strong,” he says, reflecting on the practices that help him navigate the pressures of television.

Kanwar Dhillon Reveals 16–17-Hour Work Days Are Physically Exhausting

The actor shares that choosing even one activity for personal well-being keeps him grounded. Whether he gets a full workout or simply spends 45 minutes moving his body, those moments are his mental reset. But with intense shooting schedules stretching to 16–17 hours a day, he admits that sometimes sleep becomes more essential than the gym. “Maybe right now, sleep is more important than going to the gym for two hours. I can manage with two extra hours of sleep because I’m delivering high content every day.”

For Kanwar, mental strength precedes everything else. He believes every newcomer in the industry must prepare themselves not just physically, but emotionally and psychologically for long hours, erratic routines and fatigue. “This medium can get to you. The working hours, the exhaustion… But if you condition yourself well, you can keep going with the same zeal and patience every day.”

Interestingly, Kanwar also reveals how working in showbiz has shaped his emotional expression. While crying in real life is extremely difficult for him—“I feel I’ll lose control if I cry in front of people”—acting has allowed him to access those emotions more freely. His emotional scenes have become fan favourites, and he considers this one of his biggest areas of growth. “I was very uncomfortable crying on screen earlier because of personal barriers. But now, I’ve really improved, and it’s happened with experience over the years.”

Kanwar Dhillon Recalls School Days

A natural leader since his school days as a sports captain, Kanwar says being around large groups of people has always come naturally to him. This quality plays a big role on television sets, where he interacts with 200–300 people daily. “Every set has new people and new relationships to form. You need to detach and adapt every time. Over the years, that’s become a practice for me.” Yet, what surprises even him is how bonds with old co-stars and crew members instantly reignite when they meet again.

While acting has broadened his understanding of cultures, languages, and emotions, Kanwar notes that it hasn’t changed how he reads people’s intentions. He says empathy and caution are innate parts of his personality. What acting has sharpened, though, is his eye for detail. “I’ve always been observant in real life. That’s what made it easier to portray different personalities. Even Sachin Deshmukh’s character was inspired by the taxi and rickshaw drivers I grew up seeing—their traits, their lingo, everything came from observing people.”

For Kanwar Dhillon, longevity in the industry isn’t just about craft or fitness—it’s about the quiet, disciplined work one does within. And as he continues to evolve on and off screen, his philosophy remains clear: strengthen the mind, and everything else will follow.

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With nearly 10 years of experience, Grinell Esther Jacinto is the Desk Head of Bollywood Bubble. Her interests lie in everything that is kaleshi and she loves to dig deeper into the lives of B-town actors. She has a problem though – she loves horror films but will have chills the minute the theatres lights dims. She’s previously worked with Koimoi, UrbanAsian and SpotboyE.