| A little about yourself …
I come from a business family in Bangalore. My father is into the textile business. My mother is a homemaker. Every child thinks his or her parents are good looking but honestly speaking I haven't seen a couple as good looking as my parents. If I had even 50% of my parent's looks, I would have been in Hollywood. How did acting happen?
I always wanted to be an actor. Before coming to Mumbai, I used to look into the mirror and ask myself if the audience will applaud for me. My first break was Karan Arjun for which I faced camera for the first time. But ironically after the pilot, the show didn't happen. What happened after that?
I did Ek Tukda Chand Ka as a lead on Zee followed by cameo roles in Bhabhi and Kahiin Kissi Roz. After that I did 37-Saal Baad followed by Hatim. Then it was Yeh Meri Life Hai, Saarthi, and Resham Dank. Currently, I'm doing Betiyaan Ya Paraya Dhan. Hatim proved to be the landmark in my careers as computer graphics were very prominently used for the first time in the TV industry. The program had a re-run and generated lots of positive response from people of all age groups particularly children. Do you feel you are too good-looking for the role of a tapori in Betiyan Ya Paraya Dhan?
A lot of people have told me that that I look like a hero. In my opinion, a hero is one who can do any kind of a role. The kind of scenes Vedant has, gives me ample scope to perform. Vedant is the only character in the show that does both, comedy and action. Why can't a 'tapori' be a good-looking guy? It's a misconception that a 'tapori' has to be a bad looking guy. So how did it feel playing a tapori?
It is a unique role and I am happy doing it. I was the original choice for the role but because of my commitment to Resham Dank, I could not do it. Vedant is a multi-faced personality who is unpredictable. How is it working with Sujoy Wadhwa and his production house?
I had a brief acquaintance with Sujoy Ji, a year and a half back when I was slated to do Don with him. Unfortunately, the character demanded an older guy so I lost out on that opportunity. Since then I was looking for an opportunity to work with them. Two months back I lost an opportunity to work with him again because of dates issue. Better later than never. My wish was finally fulfilled. What was your reaction when Resham Dank was pulled off air all of a sudden?
I was yawning. It was stale news to me and I asked my boy to make tea for me. Later, I called up a couple of my friends and went out for dinner. I believe in perfection and when things don't go according to what has been told to me, I just brush it off. Don't you want to work with Ekta Kapoor?
I would love to work with her again. I had done a cameo in Kahiin Kissi Roz. She's a writer's and actor's delight because of her perfect presentation and interesting content. I was approached for Kesar when I was doing Yeh Meri Life Hai but couldn't take it up. If I am offered a substantial role, I will surely take it up. How about films?
Of course, I want to act in films. There is a time for everything. It will happen whenever it has to. If not an actor, what would you be?
I would have pursued a career in software or joined my father's business. Where do you see yourself five years from now?
In the fifth season of KBC as the anchor. What more I can ask for? (Laughs) | 
Jhanak
