Enthusiastic newcomer on tube- Puneet Soni
Puneet Soni aka Mehul Sanghvi in NDTV Imagine’s Basera has high regards for the profession he has entered…
Published: Friday,Sep 18, 2009 12:05 PM GMT-06:00
Puneet Soni, the latest newcomer on small screen, debuts with NDTV Imagine's Basera as Mehul Sanghvi, son of Keshubhai played by Ram Kapoor.
And find a way he did. Puneet goes on, "I knew I had to do my graduation. So I took up BA, but in correspondence, so that side by side I can work in theatre. After completing my graduation I went to Kenya on a two year contract basis with Levis as a Senior Merchandiser. I had to learn about garment business too you see, as someday I will be required to put it into use in my family business (smiles)."
This two year stint gave Puneet's family the confidence to give him a go ahead to join the entertainment industry. Puneet says, "I returned from Kenya and expressed to my family, my wish to get back to my first love- acting. And since they were sure that I'm serious about it, they supported my decision to shift base to Mumbai from Delhi."
So, Puneet came to Mumbai to stay with his sister Pooja who is married to actor Gagan Malik.
In spite of this 'connection' with the television industry, Puneet had a humble head start through the serial Kahaniyan Vikram aur Betal Ki. Puneet is glad to finally bag a commendable role. He signs off saying, "I'm enjoying each and every moment of being part of Basera. Especially since I'm playing Ram Kapoor Sir's son. My mother calls me and gives me feedback about my performance. It's a wonderful feeling!"
Reporter and Author: Susan Jose
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Comments (43)
all the best to him.but he should improve his acting skills.but the actor who is playing his brother i.e ketan is doing a really gud job
14 years ago
he is good in basera..keep up the good work...
14 years ago
cum on yaar! da poor guy is alreadi quite n dsnt interact much...n + he was jus ttrying 2 help!! uffff! shouldnt dey 4give n 4get?
15 years ago
bollywood mein politics!!!!!!lol thanks..
15 years ago
Shahid needs to realize that he's a newbie in Bollywood and he should not be messing with people like Salman and Sanjay bhai because they run bollywood, all the girls over here are saying things like Oh shahid is cute, people should not be hating him. All i can say is grow up and put your feelings aside for once lol.
15 years ago
what ev!!! get over it will ya!! i mean seriously...
15 years ago
How kiddish.. i'am looking forward 2 watch the movie coz of Imran!
15 years ago
i love shahid i dont give a crap abt sanjay and salman by the way guys ...ever heard of keeping personal and proffesional lifes apart
15 years ago
well, atleast one good thing came out of this we;re gonna see iMran in a new film + in a negative role ! woooot woooot . :P but, shahid would have done well in this movie.
15 years ago
aww Poor Shahid, He was probably just trying to help Salman. Jeez. I dont know how anyone can hold a grudge against Shahid.
15 years ago