'Gurdeep is proud that I made this decision' - Arjun Punj
Arjun Punj, better known for his fabulous portrayal in Sanjeevani is ready to take a plunge into films.Catch the star in conversation..
Published: Wednesday,Dec 26, 2007 11:15 AM GMT-07:00
Arjun Punj - whose staircase to success included superhit serials like Sanjeevani, Woh Rehne Wali Mahlon Ki and Saathi Re has quit the small screen! Ask him about the reason and he will say, "I am not denying that the small screen gave me the base on which I am standing today. I will always be grateful to the small screen for making me popular amongst my fans, but now I want to do something in the big screen. My earnest request to all my fans is to pray for my success in the big screen."
Arjun has almost completed the shooting of Kumar Mangat's '123', directed by Ashwini Dheer. The film also has Upen Patel, Tushaar Kapoor, Sameera Reddy and Esha Deol. "I am playing the son of Paresh Rawal in the film. My name is Sonu in the movie. The film has been shot mainly in Pondicherry and Goa and the last schedule is yet to be over," says the actor who won the hearts of many a teenager with his innocent, dimple-faced smile.
Apart from 123, Arjun is also scheduled to start a new project in mid-January and is extremely positive about it.
According to Arjun, he always wanted to do something on big screen, but was not getting the right opportunity. "I was waiting for the right opportunity which came in the form of '123'."
How's beau and fellow-actor Gurdeep reacting to his decision?
"She
is very happy with my decision. If you think about it, every actor from
the small screen wants to make it big in films. But they don't want to go for it
because of the risk and uncertainty. I took the risk and Gurdeep is
proud that I had the courage to take this decision," says Arjun.
How are his friends and fellow-actors reacting?
"Frankly, I do not have too many friends in
the industry. Their reaction will come only after the film is
released!", confesses Arjun as he eagerly awaits the release of his film next summer.
Arjun has been so busy with his schedules
that he hardly gets time to watch any shows. "I have missed even
Gurdeep's shows. But I like the song-based reality shows," says Arjun.
But what is it that is keeping him so busy, now that he is not shooting
for any television serials and his movie schedule is almost over? "I am
meeting people almost daily for my future projects and that is what is keeping me busy," says the actor. Recently Arjun
and Gurdeep celebrated their first anniversary. "We went to Hong Kong
to celebrate it," says the loving husband.
Author: Srabanti Chakraborti
Comments (13)
I would love to see Ronaldo in a hindi movie
16 years ago
awww... Poor Bipasha! Hope this Movie does well!
16 years ago
No makeup? Really? Well she looks fab anyway! Thanks for the article.
16 years ago
all the best to him he's agr8 actor thanxx .
16 years ago
oh god...they came to hk!!!.....and I didn't even know it...oh gosh.....I live in HK!!! I could have met them if I knew their plans!!!!
16 years ago
I wish him all the best in Bollywood! Thanks for sharing this article!
16 years ago
didn't he come in a movie before serials he came in 'tere liye'
16 years ago
yes guys.. arjun and gurdeep are married.. thats why she was killed in sindoor.. nad im pretty suree thats why he opted out of wrwmk
16 years ago
Gurdeep Kholi??????????????? Well they are married so congrats but are we talking bout Grudeep Kholi??????????????????????????????
16 years ago
dey r married yar !!! hope arjun succeeds in all his future endeavours !! may god bless him !!
16 years ago