I’ve got a family pack, no six-pack: Armaan Jain

Armaan Jain, Bollywood’s new kid on the block, says he doesn’t have perfect six-pack abs but follows a regular workout regimen.

Most newcomers in tinsel town come with a chiselled physique, but does Jain aim for it too?

“I’ve got a family pack! There is no six-pack. If [in a film] my character demands, I will work on my body. But I am into sports. I work out daily for two hours besides playing football, cricket and tennis,” Jain said.

He is making his debut with Arif Ali-directed Lekar Hum Deewana Dil, which also features Deeksha Seth.

Even before getting in front of the camera, Jain got a taste of the filmmaking process when he assisted filmmaker Karan Johar.

“I assisted Karan Johar for three years — during My Name is Khan, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu and Student Of The Year. I got very influenced by his direction. I am fascinated with the art of filmmaking. I didn’t go to Karan with the idea that he would launch me...but I went to learn direction,” he said.

Jain says he also misses working as an assistant.

“I wish I could go back on the set. I was purely into acting [initially], but when I started learning direction, I got interested in it. I made short films as well, and now I have developed a new passion for direction,” added the youngster, who is actor Ranbir Kapoor’s cousin.