I chose Krishna Kanhaiya because it was a male-centric show: Siddharth Arora

Post Singhasan Battisi, Siddharth Arora is all geared up to charm the audience in a completely different avatar with Krishan Kanhaiya. He has a completely different look and his character is something which has not been seen on Indian Television. We at India-forums, speak to the good looking actor on his excitement to be a part of the show.

I have always tried doing something different from what I have done in the past. I am not interested in doing saas-bahu sagas. There are a very few male centric shows and I have always opted to do a show out of those few. I took up this show because the concept was male-centric like my earlier shows Singhasan Battisi, Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha and Mukti Bandhan.

The look for this show is something I have not carried on television. Unlike my prior show, Singhasan Battisi, I had to cut my hair short and go clean shaved for the character. It was funny because I could not recognize myself after I donned the look!

When an actor plays God, he cannot make mistakes. The primary challenge I encountered was that I have to portray Krishan in a way which he has not been seen on television till date. We have seen the God as a father, guide and mentor but not as a friend. Maintaining a blend between contemporary and convention is very difficult. With the help of my director, Ashwini Dhir, I have overcome this challenge. 

Well, I did not take inspiration from any actor who has donned Krishna. I read the Bhagvat Gita and I will interpret the same through my acting.

I have shot for a quite a few episodes for now so I guess the transition will take time if it has to happen but yes, reading Bhagvat Gita has brought in a slight change subconsciously in the way I deal with situations now.

I am not a follower of Lord Krishna. I believe in God but not the rituals. In my view, I would rather help the needy than spend a lot of money on buying expensive garlands for idol worship. But yes, I would like to mention that I find a very strong connect with Hanuman.

With regards to experience, I hail from the city of temples, Banaras. 

Being an MBA, I was offered a job in ICICI for which we had to undergo training at Kohinoor hotel, right opposite to Siddhivinayak temple. The best 5 of 32 trainees would be posted in the Mumbai branch while the rest would be posted in other cities. I primarily came to Mumbai to become an actor and ICICI was a stepping stone to live in the city of dreams. 

At this time I went to Siddhivinayak, prayed to be one of the 5 trainees and my prayers were answered.

Siddharth, we wish you luck as the modern Krishna!