Aarush Bhola says beauty lies in imperfections
Mumbai, Aug 10
Actor and content creator, Aarush Bhola, who can be seen in the recently released season 5 of the gaming reality show 'Playground 5', feels that beauty lies in imperfections.
Aarush spoke with IANS along with his fellow mentors on the show, Elvish Yadav and Tejasswi Prakash during the promotions of the show at a 5-star property in the city.
During the conversation, he brought up the subject of AI, and how it's being integrated into the gaming reality show.
He told IANS, "I had seen a photo. The man was absolutely fine. Then the man had kept a mirror next to him. I had saved it. That face was looking very bad because of the perfect face symmetry. One eye is slightly down, the other is up, that looks good. People do so many surgeries to look perfect. It's not needed. If there is a lot of perfection, it becomes useless".
Earlier, Aarush had shared that the show stays clear from "going below the belt" unlike other reality shows despite the competitive spirit being its cornerstone.
When asked how the new season of the show makes its place among a sea of reality shows currently owning the digital space, he said, "What I've seen in the shoot, what I've edited, I've seen that this show is very positive. It's not like we're just sitting here and fighting. There's a competition going on inside".
He told IANS, "There's a lot of fun in it. Other games are being played. Strategies are being made. But no one is going below the belt. And everyone is coming and pushing their team well. So where you see earlier shows, I think it's an updated version of that. Made for Gen Z, made for new people. And this platform is open for new influencers, for gamers, for everyone. So where there are reality shows, there's a lot of negativity. There's a lot of personality".
'Playground' blends gaming, entertainment, competition and influencer culture into a single format. It is designed around a virtual playground, and brings together young creators, gamers and internet personalities who compete in a variety of challenges while navigating rivalries, friendships and team dynamics.
'Playground' season 5 is available to stream on Amazon MX Player.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I agree with him on the imperfection point, but comparing it to the chaos of reality shows like 'Roadies' vs 'Playground' might not be fair. Every show has its own audience. Still, good message about not going "below the belt."
Kya baat hai Aarush! 👏 This is the kind of mindset we need, especially for young boys and girls who look in the mirror and feel bad about themselves. The plastic surgery craze in India is getting out of hand. Perfectly imperfect is the way to go.
A bit philosophical for a gaming show promo, but I like the message. I had to pause and think about the "perfect face symmetry" comment. It's true that AI-generated faces look creepily perfect. Human quirks are what make us relatable.
Good to see a positive reality show for a change. My nephew watches these things and the constant fighting and cursing is too much. If they actually focus on gaming and strategy, it's better for the kids.
I love this! It reminds me of how Bollywood actresses used to have distinct features before everyone got the same nose job and lip filler. Quirky looks are memorable. Plus, the show concept of including new influencers and gamers is smart. 👌
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