http://www.dailynewsnetwork.in/news/fmdoordarshan/20052012/FM-Doordarshan/63086.html
English translation(Not the Google one๐)
Q. Say something about your acting career so far.
A My native place is UP but have been born and brought up in
Mumbai. Acting was not on my mind as I belonged to a family of bankers. But I didn't
like the 9-5 job as I wanted to be a successful man and enjoy a good life at
the peace of my home. After Bcom I did a course in interior designing. I loved
grooming myself up in front of the mirror when one day my mom told me that you
can only do this sitting at home. You should go out and prove yourself. It was
then that I took part in the gladrags contest. Then I won the Best model
title in turkey which brought in fame.After that I began auditioning for shows
and my first show was babul ka aangan on sony. Then I did jaane pehchaane and
love you zindagi. Being a sports freak, I injured my knee while playing
football and was bed ridden for almost six months. The pain has not yet
subsided fully but I have begun to work again. As Shivraj it's my first show
that has already been running for so long else I was always a part of shows
since the first epi.
Q. How did you feel when you got the offer for Balika Vadhu?
A He says It was like "Bin maange moti mile maange mile na
bheek" means getting BV was like I got a precious stone that I didn't even pray
for. Getting such an important role in a popular show like BV was itself so
big. And even my first scene was very unique. I had to work really hard for
that and even got injured.
Q. You chose this role just bcoz BV is a successful show?
A. No there were other reasons too. I loved the character.BV
is a very popular show which always comes up with strong characters. And it was
my luck that I got to play the role of Anandi's love intrest/husband. And at
this stage of the show, when its so successful I will try to do full justice to
my role as all eyes will be on anandi's new husband.
Q.Say something abt ur character.
Shiv is the new collector of jetsar.He is honest and
hardworking for whom his work is his first priority.He cant handle any delay or
mistake in his work. He is kind hearted, helpful and ppl love him instantly. He
has an attitude of his own. He is full of self-confidence and is an
all-rounder. As for the future growth of character its difficult to say
something now.
Q. What are your expectations from this role.
A.I have a lot of expectations. This show has an exceptional
star cast and very unique characters. Their acting is so good that it touches
ppl's heart.
Q.How do you feel after joining the BV team?
A. Joining a successful show came with a huge
responsibility. The responsibility of establishing the character, trying to portray
the character so that the viewers can connect with it and trying to bring in
more viewership, understanding the character on personal level all are huge
responsibilities. On one hand I am happy to get a show like BV but on the other
I know that it's a very big challenge for me. I hope that ppl will like my work.
And I will try to take the show on new levels of success with my hardwork.
Q.But you just said that you wished for a comfortable life
full of rest.
A.yeaa I thought that acting is a career where you can live
a comfortable life but now I know how much hardwork you have to put in.So I
changed myself accordingly.And now I want to work and work hard.
Q.What are your future plans?
I don't believe in making plans. I believe in doing my work
Q. How far do you think you have come in your acting career?
A.I am still on my way. Have not reached anywhere as of now.