Dharmesh Darshan has signed Upen Patel for his next ambitious project. He has been speaking highly about Upen Patel's screen presence and the immense energy level of the new comer.

Upen always attributes his energy level to his fitness regime. Being a fitness freak Upen even works out at 2 am in the night at the gym at Taj Lands End.

Says Upen, "I have always been a fitness freak. So even if it's late I make it a point to follow a fitness regime. I want to live everyday like there's no tomorrow though I wish had more hours in a day."

Upen Patel's energy is reminiscent of SRK, who puts in quite a lot in a day. Upen is optimistic about his career and wants to give his best. Though some critics have not been too kind to Upen, he has taken it more constructively, and that has even made him more determined to try harder.