The New Balaji Boy

"Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki" was my first serial then I somehow landed myself in Kesar, from there I traveled on to Kasauti Zindagi Ki, then came Kavyanjali followed by Karam Apna Apna." says Karan Patel or better known as Robbie – The Rock Star of 'Kasturi', the new Ekta Kapoor serial on Star Plus about a middle class girl and her dreams and aspirations, which are so closely intertwined with her family.

After playing Cameos in almost all K-soaps, Karan at last finds his dream role in 'Kasturi'. Robbie Sabharwal is a famous singer and filthy rich. He is stylish, suave and completely spoilt brat. With many grey shades to his character, it seems that he is now mellowing down and falling in love. Mediacurry gives you a special dialogue with Karan Patel – on sets – 'Kasturi'- Lakhon Jaisi Par Lakhon Main Ek.

1 Robbie Grewal the Rockstar Vs Karan Patel

The only reason I opted to play such a grey character, besides the fact that he is the main protagonist, was that it is a very well sketched role. Give you lot of opportunity to showcase your talent. Besides talking of similarities, some things are similar some are not.

2 What are not? (We shoot)

Robbie is Naughty, Nasty & Wicked. (Laughs) I am Not.

3 What separates Kasturi from other K Serials like Kesar and Kusum

This is out–n–out a love story. It can never be similar to these soaps.

4 Balaji and Ekta

This is one production house that knows how to keep their people happy. I am very happy here and don't feel like venturing out. We usually have a picnic on the sets. This is the best star cast I have ever seen.

5 Reality shows

After watching Big Boss, I would never want to do any reality shows. Because believe me 'Fiction is bigger than reality'. In reality shows one gets stuck to their personal character, in serials you can expand. And after all how many names and faces do you remember from reality shows? (Got a point!)

6 Daily Soap Vs Weekly

I have never done a weekly so I don't know about it. But this keeps me happy though we work almost 25 days a month and 10 to 12 hours a day.

7 De-stressing factors.

Gyms are right here on the sets, besides I love horse-riding. Friends & socializing are always there.

8 Bollywood Dreams

As of now just dreams, I have aspirations to go in Bollywood. And it would happen soon. I am waiting for offers.

9 Leap Game

(Beams) There is nothing wrong with a generation leap if the script demands it. Any one who is a good actor shouldn't have issues with playing older roles. I can convincingly do it. Older characters have a right to be chic and stylish.

10 2 to 5 Years down the line

You tell me where is Shahrukh Khan today?
(He has 15 years behind him)
Then probably three levels below where he is. I try to will manage both Bolly and Telly.

11 Robbie as a Singer or Karan as a Singer

Robbies As A Singer – Rocking!
Karan As A Singer – Terrible!!