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Q You have entered one more Balaji show. What's your role like in Kasamh Se?

I am playing Aparajit Deb in Kasamh Se. Deb will be using Bani to take revenge against Jai Walia for something that had happened in the past.

Q Are you playing a negative character?

It starts on a vengeful note but I don't know how it will shape up later. The dislike for Walia is justified so the character isn't totally negative. But he does have shades of grey.

Q You must be happy with your role in Kasamh Se because you are playing a character who is close to your own age.

I joined Kyunki as a young man before the first generation leap happened. Then for the next two years I played father and now for the past one year I am playing a grandfather. Acting is not about getting your age right, but playing the character convincingly. Because of the character's demand I had a salt and pepper look in Kasauti. Unfortunately in India a little bit of grey hair is associated with old age.

QHow come Mr. Bajaj of Kasauti is dead before the generation leap?

Both Bajaj and Anurag Basu will come back at a later date. But I can't say when because it is up to the creative heads to take a call on their return.

QBetween Kasauti and Kyunki which is your favourite show?

It's really difficult to choose between two of my hit shows because the characters are so different and the shows too are poles apart from each other. But yes I did like playing Bajaj in Kasauti. But now Kasamh Se is my favourite show.

QIsn't it hectic and stressful to work every day of the month without a break?

It's definitely hectic but not stressful. In fact, I don't get stressed at all. I take a 15-day break from work every two years and go on a holiday abroad.

QIt is said that Tulsi's character is likely to end in the near future because of the growing tension between Smriti and Ekta. Will Mihir also follow suit?

Nothing has been finalised as yet. It's for Ekta and her creative team to decide on what they want to do.

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