I was close-minded about TV: Abhay Deol
He admits to having been closed to doing anything on TV, but never say no is the mantra for actor Abhay Deol, who carved a niche for himself with 'zara hatke' roles in films like "Dev D".
Published: 星期六,5月 18, 2013 12:22 下午 GMT-06:00
"I never thought of being a part of the small screen. If I would get any offer for TV, I would say no without even thinking about it," Abhay, who will be hosting Zee TV's new show "Connected Hum Tum", told IANS.
"Connected Hum Tum" on Zee TV is about six women, who will capture every moment of their lives through cameras. Abhay will try to link their stories together. When the project came his way, he said, his manager "was like just consider it, at least take a look at it. Then I took a look at it and I got interested".
The show also made him question his close-mindedness about TV, "I asked myself 'What is it about TV that you are closed to?' The interest generated through the show made me question my close-mindedness towards TV."
Abhay, 37, was launched by his uncle Dharmendra in his home production "Socha Na Tha" opposite Ayesha Takia. Asked how it feels to be born in a star family, the actor said, "One gets bored as there is nothing black and white in life. At some places it's an advantage and at some it's a disadvantage. It depends on person to person, situation to situation and project to project."
After "Socha Na Tha" in 2005, he found his own space by doing films like "Oye Lucky!Lucky Oye!, "Dev D", "Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd." and "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara". His "Manorama Six Feet Under" won the best film award at the Mahindra Indo-American Arts Council Film Festival.
The actor has just finished the shoot for his film "One By Two" in which he stars with Preeti, who was earlier seen in "Shor In The City". The film is also his debut as a producer.
He will also be seen in a special appearance in the Sonam Kapoor-Dhanush starrer "Raanjhnaa" releasing June 21.
Comments (21)
in hollywood.. theres no shame if a hollywood actor does a tv show.. but in india.. theres still a taboo.. that TV is less than FILMS.
10 years ago
Abhay is a fantastic actor! I think I may watch the initial episode of this new show. @NadzGirl - I think film actors are apprehensive about TV because everything is so repitive. There is hardly any scope in TV except a few shows and TRPs destroy everything. We still have a long way to go to change Indian television and introduce new concepts and ideas and take risks to bring these forth.
10 years ago
Why are Bollywood celebs apprehensive about TV? It's the most popular medium ever
10 years ago
mmm ths man came in my list aftr i watched zndgi na mly ge dbara.he is such a gd actor n that character suited her
10 years ago
am sooo waiting for the show I like abhay alot
10 years ago
ooohhh how old is this article.. is he still there.. thats it!! its only 4 hours drive!! me off!!! LMAO!!!
13 years ago
I can understand it's tempting...but let the guy make his movie... LOL
13 years ago
i dont want to bug him but at the same time ..i'd love to be in scotland and stalk him .. LOL =D
13 years ago
i know he needs his privacy and all but if i was in scotland i would have been one of thoes once hack i would have found a way to meet him by now i wish he comes to canada agaain the last time i didnt get to meet him
13 years ago
thnx, its good tht thyv finally got the location right! lol! yeah, ppl shd leave thm alone, dnt invade their privacy!
13 years ago