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Rajeev Khandelwal is a brave man. Right from his debut movie, Aamir (2008), directed by newcomer Rajkumar Gupta, to the recently released, Soundtrack, once again directed by a debutant, Neeraj Gosh, Khandelwal has been on an experimental curve in Bollywood. Not only did he opt to act with fresh directors but he's also gone ahead and played the unconventional hero. So as expected, Soundtrack didn't have your typical Bollywood protagonist, but a music director who turns deaf. That apart, Khandelwal is' keeping himself busy on the small screen with the second season of Sach ka Samna.
What research went into playing the deaf character in Soundtrack?
I did not play a born deaf person but someone who loses it one fine day and the trauma he goes through. I didn't have to work as hard as Soha who plays a born deaf character. But I did attend workshops with Neerav and Soha (Ali Khan). At the end of the day, I just blindly followed Neerav's vision that I hope has helped.
Regarding your choice of films, is there a conscious attempt to break stereotypes?
There is no blue print, no game plan just a matter of pure instinct and a bit of luck. I do read a lot of scripts and I need to be convinced about the director and his intent. I don't believe in taking the conventional route in Bollywood anyway.
Don't you think it is important to be part of big banners and join bigger directors in Bollywood?
Not really. I am absolutely satisfied with my choice. As for big banners, I think I have been part of big films as the films I did still have a shelf value, they still get talked about. Isn't that what counts?
Your concept of ideal cinema?
Cinema obviously has to be entertaining yet it shouldn't narrow down to just dancing around trees or fighting 15 goons at a time. I am all for newer ideas, new directors and a fresh approach. Cinema is a creative medium, not a business enterprise.
Is the second season of Sach Ka Samna different from the first one?
I have started shooting for it and would rather talk once it starts airing on TV.
What else excites you?
Travelling. I love camping, driving and exploring new places in India. I am not really a movie buff.'''
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Powerful performer
Honest,
candid and determined are a few adjectives that can be used to describe
him; and these are truly distinctions that perhaps set him apart from
the rest of the lot in tinsel town. Meet Indian television's poster-boy
Rajeev Khandelwal. Immortalised as Sujal, the indelible character from
the popular Balaji series Kahiin to Hoga, Rajeev comes across as
someone who has his head on his shoulders. Perhaps, he got these traits
from a father who was first an army officer, a disciplinarian, and then
a father. Rajeev ended up in the glamour world but never did this
blue-eyed boy of television let stardom affect him. For the actor, who
finds it difficult to easily disconnect from the roles he plays on
screen and often carries his characters back home, Rajeev refuses to
get carried away by his popularity and fame. "Subconsciously, I know
that the recognition is not really for me but for the characters I
play. I want to work hard and I feel that I deserve every bit of praise
that comes my way."
Though he's level-headed in his reasonable
approach to life, he still lets his heart rule over his head. "I'm an
instinctive person, who doesn't listen to anyone. I follow my heart and
stand by my decisions, whether they work in my favour or not!" he adds
with emphasis.
It is this very attitude that has led Rajeev to
taste success on television as well as the silver screen. Some of the
roles he has essayed on TV include that of Inspector Raj in Kya Hadsaa
- Kya Haqeeqat, RAW Intelligence Officer Varun Awasthi in Time Bomb
9/11, Captain Rajveer Singh of Left Right Left fame, ACP Prithviraj in
CID and most noticeably, that of an intense lover, Sujal in Kahiin to
Hoga, which made him a household name.
Rajeev has also tried
his hand at hosting shows like Deal Ya No Deal and Sach Ka Saamna.
Although he admits not all his shows have found their mark, yet it's
the urge to constantly prove himself that keeps him going. Not an actor
to lust after banners and camps of the industry, he says, "If I can
make a show work on a lesser popular channel, the victory for me would
be bigger and the success sweeter."
Thus, when it came to his
debut film, Rajeev went against popular advice to sign Aamir ' a
thriller, set in Mumbai, where he plays the lead and carries the entire
film on his shoulders. Despite a fresh crew, including a debutant
director Raj Kumar Gupta, this 2008 release was very well received by
critics and audiences alike. With the recent success of Shaitan this
year, directed by Bejoy Nambiar, another debutant director, Rajeev has
added another impressive chapter to his success story.
With a difference
His
penchant for picking unconventional roles and working with newcomers is
proved yet again with his latest film Soundtrack, being directed by
another debutant, Neerav Ghosh, alongside co-stars like Soha Ali Khan,
Mrinalini Sharma and Mohan Kapur. Soundtrack is an edgy, modern tale of
an established musician and DJ. It traces his meteoric rise fuelled by
alcohol, drugs and sex, as he battles his demons and a damaging
handicap. "I have pushed the envelope with Soundtrack and portrayed a
character like you've never seen me play before, but if you're looking
for a routine song and dance film, this film isn't for you," he warns.
In
retrospect, for someone who always wanted to be an actor and has
struggled to find his feet in the industry, Rajeev Khandelwal has come
a long way. He talks unabashedly about his initial days of strife in
Delhi where he scouted around for work. When that seemed difficult, he
took to writing for documentary films. After patiently writing 30-odd
films, he decided to put in all his savings into producing the pilot
episode of a serial, which took him to Mumbai, only to realise that
there were no takers for his work.
Looking back now, he feels
that this was life's way of taking him to tinsel town so that he could
follow his dreams of becoming an actor. But it never came easy. Like
countless others, he too stood in long queues, auditioning for ad
films, until the day lady luck decided to shine upon him. What followed
were a string of commercials for LML, Green Label, Kodak Express and
Videocon among others. And then, he struck gold with Kahiin To Hoga and
the rest is history.
But if you were to ask Rajeev, "the
struggle never ceases, just that the nature of your struggle changes.
Now, I struggle to do things that excite and motivate me." And
currently what excites him is the brand new show on National Geographic
called Nat Geo Super Cars. He has been chosen as the Indian face to
introduce super cars to viewers. The show reveals the science,
technology and manufacturing stories of the most sought after
international icons ' the Lamborghini Murcilago, the Porsche GT3, the
Audi R8, the Rolls Royce Phantom and many more super cars.
For
a man passionate about his wheels, one can't help but notice his eyes
light up at the mention of these mean machines. "I'm happy to be a part
of something so exclusive and after having discovered such amazing
facts about these super cars, my respect and love for them has grown
manifold," says Rajeev. He further reveals his interest in sports cars,
SUV's, and speaks with pride about his custom-designed Scorpio Extreme.
What
after Nat Geo Super Cars, I ask? "Well, there's my next release Raakh
to look forward to. This is a film by Tanuja Chandra," about whom he
speaks rather fondly. "In Raakh, I play a small town shayar from Ujjain
who uses shayari as a means to impress a married woman. It's a romantic
thriller," shares the actor.
With Rajeev Khandelwal, one never
knows what to expect next. As he candidly adds, "Tomorrow you might
find me doing a street play, if that excites me enough! I do not know
where I will be ten years from now, but I want to feel satisfied and
proud of the work that I have done."
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