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Though he never intentionally pursue it on television, says Pracheen Chouhan to PREMA K. as he discusses his dream of turning a big star in Bollywood and his dream woman Monaz.
What attracted you to Antarishk of 'Sindoor Tere Naam Ka'?
When I was offered the role, the creative head and director of the show told me that this is a once in a lifetime role for an actor where one has to work on the physical aspects. I had to work on the body language a lot. I said why not give it a shot as I had never worked on a character like that.
What has been the response so far?
Although the story started with me and we've already completed 60 episodes, in between, the story shifted to other characters. My track, the real performance oriented one starts now. Even the producer says that there's a good response to Antarishk. So far, most people who recognize me at public places do so for my character, Subroto, in Kasauti Zindagi Ki.
Were you disappointed when the story shifted to other characters?
Initially, I was. Although the story started around me, I didn't get much scope for performance. I never spoke to the creative head or anyone else about it. I knew, being a daily, it takes time to establish characters. Now it's finally happening. The next 10-15 episodes revolve around me and will be mind blowing. I think we've covered 250 episodes in just 100 episodes.
How did it feel being nominated for your negative role in 'Kasauti ...' even as a newcomer?
I was elated. It was the high point of my career. I still have the nominee certificate with me.
Your track record shows that you've been very experimental and bold in your choice of roles!
Yeah, but it wasn't anything planned. I started as a positive character in Kuch Jhuki Palkhe. That had KSBKBT for competition in the evening slot and Kahi Kisi Roz in the afternoon slot. So it never really got a chance to become popular and successful. When Kuch Jhuki Palkhe ended, I was offered Kasauti Zindagi Ki. I had got a call from Balaji telling me that they wanted to cast me in a very good role. The first year, my track was very good. They gave me everything that they had promised. When they were planning the time jump, I decided to quit. I was also not very happy with the way my character was shaping up. But I have to add that whatever fame and popularity I have achieved has been through this serial. I kept a low profile and slipped out of the show unnoticed. It was only when I went to Balaji to collect my cheque that Shobha Kapoor realized that I was not in it any more. When I took it up, I never thought it was a negative role that I was doing. But Sindoor ..., I took up intentionally. I can boast of variety in three years.
You also had quite a bit of variety in 'Kyun Hota Hain Pyar'!
I started as a negative character in it and then became the main guy and also did comedy later. So in 50 episodes, I had a lot of variety.
What about films?
I came to Bombay to become a superstar. I thought I would do television. My only dream is to do films. Let me settle down. Give me another six months. Maybe in a year's time I should be doing a film.
Didn't you get good film offers when you first came?
I tried meeting a few people, but there was no one to guide me. I just came here with a gut feel. Now I have a vague idea of how to meet film producers. Earlier I went to production houses and distributed my pictures to whoever was around.
Any role model?
Lots of people inspire me but I'm a diehard fan of Salman Khan. I came to Mumbai for him. I saw him once at the airport with Aishwarya Rai a few years back. I had gone to receive my dad. My dad even told Salman, 'I've lost my son to you!' (Laughs)
How about other television offers?
The offers keep coming but I'm just concentrating on lead roles. I'm already busy 20 days of the month with Sindoor ... so can only do main lead for a weekly.
You are seeing actress Monaz!
Yeah. We've known each other for four years but started seeing each other since the past 6 months. I don't know when the friendship turned to love. She's the best girl I've met in my life.
Don't you feel that being in the same profession could bring on its own tensions and problems?
We've never worked together and there are no ego problems between us at least as far as our professions are concerned. Of course, we have our ego hassles on the personal front (laughs). I hope both of us become big stars some day.
What about marriage?
I believe in marriage, commitment and honesty but we are not mentally prepared for it now. But I know that she's my dream woman.
How would you like to see yourself five years from now?
As the busiest superstar, if I may say so. Dreams should be really big. I want to do good films. Maybe I'll be married with a kid. I should have moved into a bigger house, drive a bigger car, have lots of peace, happiness and everything else (laughs).
I don't want the story to revolve around him, im sorry but he's sucha idiot, i dnt even feel sorry for him. He has sucha constipated face...[sorry]. Sindoor runs because of Vedika and Dhruv!!
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The girl-next-door!
]But you otherwise have such a positive image…
How much do you think saas bahu sagas depict reality? Are the characters in them justified? 
What happened?
You had lots of animosity towards Mihir Mishra who played Rahul in Sanjeevani.
Lots has been written about your relationship with Arjun Punj. 
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