TV shows cater to the Hindi heartland and it's precisely in these states that the stars discover their true following. With most TV shows set in rural areas, actors are subject to the warm hospitality of the locals.

27-year-old hunk Daksh Ajit Singh, who plays Bali spelt as Balli) in Beyond Dreamz and Imagine TV's Jamunia, has been adopted by the people of Chhatishgarh, who now want him to represent them for a state-level body building contest.

Singh boasts of an enviable physique one that comprises of an 8-pack abs, size 16 biceps and 42 cm broad chest.

"One day, I headed to a local gym and it's here that the fitness trainers and other members requested me to participate in Mr. Chhatisgarh contest. I'm overwhelmed with the love shown by the people of Kwardha. They've taken to me as their own, "said Singh whose brawn power has enabled him to bag the titles of Mr. Punjab and Mr. Ludhiana.

So, has Mr. Brawn accepted the offer?

`Unfortunately, it may not be possible for me to take that commitment now, but I've promised to participate in the next contest. Jamunia requires me to shoot for 20-22 days in a month, thus I'm not left with much time for workout. You can't go under prepared for such a show," enunciated Singh.

Coming to the show, Singh is playing quite an interesting character in Jamunia.

"Bali is a rustic character, a bit like Langda Tyagi of Omkara. He doesn't speak much as it's his eyes that do most of the talking. Usually, it's women who are the dominant figure on TV but Bali is an exception. I thank Yash Patnaik (producer) for having granted this intense role," he sighed.

Finally, all you ladies, who wanna get hooked up with this hunk are in for a disappointment as Singh isn't single.

"My girlfriend Mannat is a Punjabi actress. She'd worked with me in Zee show Chalti ka naam gaddi. We've been seeing each other for the last two years and hopefully this relation will blossom into marriage soon," the actor concludes.

-Sampurn Wire