Sujal Garewal's role in Kahiin To Hoga turned you into a heart-throb overnight. How do you relate to Sujal?
Rajeev Khandelwal talks more than Sujal, but he's not very different from Sujal. I can shock people by saying something that they'd least expect from me just like Sujal. I'm not the kind who sacrifices and forgets. I don't believe in tradition, nor am I superstitious. I'm straight forward, yet business-minded like Sujal. My career is top priority and I can stand up and say I am the best.
Modesty is not my cup of tea. I've always wanted fame, success and the limelight. I like my work being appreciated and a viewer crying along with Sujal is an achievement.
I wrote documentaries for DD before my first big break with Balaji in Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat. I thought that this role was a passing phase. Sujal is a major role and I'm happy with it. Was this jump to TV from a degree in Chemistry backed by your family?
In fact, even before I took up Chemistry, I did a year of Engineering, and realised that it was not my field. I love Chemistry. Though my parents weren't ecstatic when I shifted gears to TV, they're happy since I'm successful. I've always believed that I had the mettle. My confidence and hard work has payed off. How did you decide that you wanted to play Sujal having rejected the offer of the lead role in Kahaani Terii Merii?
I'm very particular about my roles. Sujal Garewal is a very convincing character. He is a character of substance with nine shades. He has shades of Bachchan in Shakti and Deewar and Ajay Devgan of Company. After rejecting Kahaani..., I was very apprehensive for eight months. And then Kahiin... went on air.
What next?
Movies definitely. I'm concentrating on Kahiin... and a few commercials for the next six months. I really admire Shah Rukh's home, Mannat. It stands for the achievement that Shah Rukh has earned in 10 years. A big house called Jannat, with a huge lawn is certainly my dream.
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