reporter interviewed samir at restaurant Trifecta of Hotel Royal Garden in Juhu
Samir came to Mumbai from Delhi when he was just nineteen, had a debut with Mohit Suri's Zeher followed by Jannat and other movies and his recent Bollywood jaunt was Vikram Bhatt's 3D film Dangerous Ishq. He has hosted Survivor India
When asked what made him take up BALH he said he was not in Mumbai when he heard that Ekta Kapoor (producer) was looking out for him. Then he thought of giving it a try and decided to play this character of a wealthy guy who owns 11 malls in Dubai (if it were for real, what would his net worth be he jokes
Samir started with modeling and was a sportsperson, more of a football guy and did not know much about cricket. So when he was asked to anchor a segment 'Extraaa Innings T20' for IPL by Set Max channel, he was surprised nevertheless he went with it impetuously and considers himself lucky on being accepted successfully as a sports presenter. He is happily married to Radhika, who runs an event management company.
Samir had Kheema Pao and Mili Jhuli Sabzi prepared in 'zatka' style with a basket of assorted Indian breads. Subzi Pulao was rich with dry fruits and a generous smattering of veggies and Mah ki Dal but was worried about gaining weight n said his personal trainer would be angry if he knew what fattening food Samir was eating
Now that Samir's character is packed off back to Dubai in BALH, his fans are going to miss him for sure. But, to keep away your blues, you can watch him anchoring IPL yet another time. And you never know, Samir Kochchar's popularity may make the producers bring back his character yet again in Bade Acche Lagte Hain.
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