>
> Transcript of LIVE CHAT with TV host, Cezanne Khan at 12 noon on
> Wednesday, January 19, 2005 in Mumbai
>
>
>
> Cezanne Khan
> TV actor
>
> "In reality, I am an energetic guy. But portraying Anurag on TV
> calls for a controlled performance. So, it's definitely tough for
> me."
>
>
> Kali > Reaching the top certainly wasn't a cakewalk for you. Could
> you share with us your experience of making to the top of the
Indian
> TV industry? How did you manage it? What was the struggle period
> like?
> Cezanne Khan > You can't call it a struggle because I think within
> three months of my 'struggling period' I bagged a role in my first
> serial Hasratein . And by god's grace, after that, I did more like
> Palchin , Kaliran and Kasuti Zindagi Kay . I guess there was no
> looking back. I believe in god and that's why I am what I am today.
> Plus, there's the luck factor involved too.
>
> Kruthi > Hi Cezanne, how are you? Your performance in Kasauti......
> is good ! What are your next ventures?
> Cezanne Khan > Next ventures are going to be coming up in the next
2-
> 3 months. Will definetly let you know as soon as it passes through
> and thanks for the compliment.
>
> Dolly > Your birth date?
> Cezanne Khan > 28th of Dec.
>
> Van_ns > Are you married?
> Cezanne Khan > No, I am single.
>
> Ikjan > Hello Czanne. I watch Kasauti.... only because of you. You
> are so cute, soft spoken with an innocent look in the serial. Are
> you like this in real life?
> Cezanne Khan > I look exactly the way I look on screen, but as far
> as the nature goes I think, like the way you have seen Anurag going
> through ups and downs, so does Cezanne.
>
> Reena_canada > Hi! Who do you consider to be your good friends on
> the sets of Kasauti ?
> Cezanne Khan > On the sets of Kasuati I am friendly with Urvashi
> Dholakia (Komalika). The rest, I am friendly with every one else.
My
> best friend is Urvashi.
>
> Sonika > What would you like to be if you were not an actor?
> Cezanne Khan > I had couple of things in mind. One was, I wanted to
> become a pilot. Second I would have wanted to become a diver.
> Thirdly I wanted to do an MBA and then get into a white-collar job.
> But I am better off as an actor.
>
> Cool_cezanne > Do you have a girlfriend?
> Cezanne Khan > No, I don't. I am single and ready to mingle.
>
> Sams_7 > Hi Anu, what's up? You are simply fabulous. Please tell me
> who is your favourite actor, colour and about everything else you
> like?
> Cezanne Khan > My favourite actor is Al Pacino. Favourite colour is
> black and white. Favourite music is Trance. Favourite food is
> chicken. And the most favourite person in the world is my mom.
>
> Cool_cezanne > Is it true that you are having an affair with
> Geetanjli?
> Cezanne Khan > Please don't believe in such baseless rumours. I am
> very much single.
>
> Jinni > Even in those three months of struggle did you ever feel
> like giving it all up when things weren't happening? Did you ever
> regret chucking studying MBA and going for the acting career?
> Cezanne Khan > I never regret anything I do in life. That's my
> policy.
>
> Jigs > Hey, how are you enjoying your walk of fame, having a good
> time, eh?
> Cezanne Khan > Yeah, the walk of fame is amazing but the burden of
> work behind it is equally heavy.
>
> Gafa > Unusual name you have! What does Cezanne mean and who gave
> you this name?
> Cezanne Khan > Cezanne, the name was given to me by my mother.
> Cezanne was a Russian painter. He was an artist and so am I !
>
> Cool_cezanne > In real life, will you do the same i.e. give your
> love away?
> Cezanne Khan > Definitely not ! If I love someone, I will stick by
> her.
>
> Mimi > Hi Cezanne, do you think that you are a good actor ?
> Cezanne Khan > I think I am a good actor and I can get much better
> with time and keep getting better and better. Practice makes a man
> perfect.
>
> Mouli > You are wonderful as Anurag. You were great in Hasratein ,
> but why did you do a bit role in Kabhi Sautan Kabhi Saheli ?
> Cezanne Khan > That was my starting bit with Balaji Telefilms. And
> it was going to be a parallel track but Ektaa offered me a new
> serial as a lead called Kaliren . So, couldn't keep up with Kabhi
> Sautan Kabhi Saheli .
>
> Sneha > I want to ask you that will you be shown in KSBKBT again or
> that was just your special appearance?
> Cezanne Khan > Hi Sneha, I am sorry to disappoint you. It was just
a
> special appearance, which Ektaa wanted me to do. So I don't think
> you will be seeing me in that serial.
>
> Jaspreet_11 > Hi Cezzane. Why did you leave the 'Good Health Show'
> that you were anchoring on TV?
> Cezanne Khan > I didn't leave the show. The show is over. What you
> must be seeing are the previous episodes.
>
> lkjan > In your interviews, you have said that you want to work in
> films. Today only sex and Shah Rukh Khan sell at the box-office.
How
> do you intend to make place for yourself in Bollywood?
> Cezanne Khan > I think If you can make a place with yourself on TV.
> You can definitely, with a lot of hard work, make a place for your
> self in the films too.
>
> Aliza1 > Hi Cezanne. I am Aliza from Pakistan. Tell me about your
> family.
> Cezanne Khan > I have a very loving mother. I have a great brother.
> I am sorry to say but I don't have a father. It's just the three of
> us in the immediate family. We all stay together in Mumbai.
>
> Manya > How did you think about becoming an actor?
> Cezanne Khan > I was modelling for about eight years. Suddenly,
> before enrolling for an MBA course I joined a theatre group and
> that's when the acting bug hit me.
>
> Jaspreet_11 > Did you don't think that Ekta Kapoor is unfair to
> Anurag because she always punishes him. Bajaj is a villain first.
> Cezanne Khan > I don't think Ektaa is unfair with anything. She's
> created my character. So, she knows exactly what she's doing.
>
> Sonika > What about openings in Bollywood??
> Cezanne Khan > I am getting a couple of offers. As soon as some
> project is feasible, and the time frame is maintained, I will
> definitely do a film.
>
> Jaspreet_11 > You are very handsome. I think you are the most
> handsome person in the world. Do you plan to marry?
> Cezanne Khan > Hopefully, there will be some girl for me. One day I
> will definitely get married, if the right person comes along.
>
> Priya_at > Hi, you look really good. What would you be if you were
> not actor? Who is your inspiration?
> Cezanne Khan > I don't think anybody has inspired me. It just
> happened to me. I would have done my MBA and working on a white-
> collar job.
>
> Jaspreet_11 > Please tell me about your forthcoming serials and
> films. I always wait for your entry in serials.
> Cezanne Khan > Jaspreet I will definitely let you know in 2-3
> months, can't disclose now.
>
> Sneha > I heard that in real life Aparna is your wife. Is that
true?
> Cezanne Khan > Of course not ! I am single and she is just a
friend.
>
> Mimi > Why is your role getting weak in Kasuti Zindagi Kay ?
> Cezanne Khan > I wouldn't say it's getting weak because I am there
> in very frame. In fact I am getting more sympathy rather than
> weakening.
>
> Manya > Hi, Cezanne, I am from Mumbai. And I am a huge fan of your.
> I love your character as Anurag Basu in Kasauti...
> Cezanne Khan > Hi Manya, thanks a lot for appreciating me. I hope
to
> hear from you a lot more.
>
> Sonali56 > What sort of girl would turn you on? And who would be
> your dream date?
> Cezanne Khan > I think simplicity turns me on. My dream date would
> be Catherine Zeta Jones.
>
> Aliza1 > Cezanne, tell me your ID?
> Cezanne Khan > What do you mean by ID?
>
> Mouli > Are you going to grey your hair for the KZK leap?
> Cezanne Khan > No, there won't be any greying of hair.
>
> Manya > Have you signed any more Ektaa Kapoor soaps?
> Cezanne Khan > No, not as yet.
>
> Ikjan > What do you think about the competition you are getting
from
> other TV actors?
> Cezanne Khan > Competition is present in every field. And it's
> always healthy because it makes you grow and work harder.
>
> Manya > How is your relationship with Shweta Tiwari in real life?
> Cezanne Khan > We are very professional.
>
> Sonika > How long is Kasuatii... going to last?
> Cezanne Khan > I hope for another two years at least.
>
> Prerna_at > We have heard that your schedule is very hectic. How do
> you manage to take time out for your personal life?
> Cezanne Khan > I actually don't have time for my personal life
> because I am working for at least 16 hrs in a day. I guess that's
> the way I like it because then at least I get to talk to fans like
> you.
>
> Ikjan > When will we see you in shows different from the regular
> Saas-Bahu saga?
> Cezanne Khan > I am not in Saas-Bahu saga. As far KZK goes, it's a
> love story of Anurag and Prerna.
>
> Aliza1 > ID means Email address ......
> Cezanne Khan > I don't have an email id, I am so sorry. I don't
have
> to time to go on the net.
>
> Mouli > In real life are you very energetic? If yes then playing
> Anurag is much tougher or easier?
> Cezanne Khan > In real life I am over energetic guy. Playing
Anuraag
> on TV calls for a very controlled performance. So, it is definitely
> tough for me.
>
> Margaret > You are so handsome. I am crazy about you !
> Cezanne Khan > Thank you so much Margaret. Please make sure that
you
> watch all my forthcoming projects.
>
> Ikjan > When did you first experience stardom?
> Cezanne Khan > I experienced stardom when I started shooting for
> Kasauti.....
>
> Sapna > Cezanne, can you tell me about your educational background?
> Cezanne Khan > I am a B.com graduate.
>
> Manya > How did you get bitten by the acting bug? Is it in your
> genes?
> Cezanne Khan > I wouldn't say that it is in my genes, but it just
> lies in my fate.
>
> Ikjan > Where are you originally from?
> Cezanne Khan > I am born and brought up in Mumbai.
>
> Mouli > Cezanne, when are we going to see you doing a comedy?
> Cezanne Khan > Can't answer that. Let me get a comedy project and I
> will definitely prove myself.
>
> Ikjan > I read on a Bollywood website that you are doing a film
> called "Bad Boys" being produced by Jatin Kumar and directed by
> Vicky Kumar. Is it true?
> Cezanne Khan > No, it's definitely not true.
>
> Manya > What do you prefer - television or films? It is said that
TV
> guys have a more hectic day than film guys.
> Cezanne Khan > Definetly television guys have to do more work than
> what people in films do. But I would want to do a film.
>
> Kali > So what is it next-- once your TV roles dry up? Future
plans?
> Cezanne Khan > Future plans are more roles in TV and films.
>
> Sign Off Message > Try, try and you will definitely succeed because
> even the word impossible has, I am possible in it. Love, Cezanne.
>
>
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