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He has done item numbers in:
Thakshak
Kuch Naa Kaho
Zameen
Play Sohail Khan's friend in Maine Dil Tujhko Diya.
Televison Serial's he has been in:
• Kesar
• Kkoi Dil Mein Hai
• Kahiin To Hoga
• Kkusum
• Special appearance in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi
Dec 14 2004, 02:49 PM
Take Ten: Ejaz Khan
By Natasha Ahmed(meee)
One of the newest heartthrobs to come out of the Balaji camp, Eijaz
Khan played Mr Nice-guy Varun in Kahin To Hoga and is now playing
Abhinav Pandey in Kesar and Sohan in Kkusum. Here are 10 random facts
about him...
When is your birthday and what is your star sign?
August 28. I am a Virgo.
Do you believe in astrology and numerology?
Not really; if my friends are reading their horoscopes then I ask
them to read mine aloud, but I don't really follow anything.
Where were you born, and which school did you go to?
I was born in Hyderabad and I went to Our Lady Of Perpetual Succour
in Chembur.
For what did you get your first pay cheque and what was the amount?
I got Rs 6,000 for a market survey job I did for ICCI. I learned a
lot, they kicked my ***.
What is the one thing you are really bad at doing?
I don't ever wake up on time, even if I have set an alarm. I always
need someone to wake me up.
What do you wear at home?
Pajamas or shorts.
What mobile phone do you use?
Nokia 3650.
What's the best thing about working in entertainment?
The recognition and adulation you get. When I had my surgery,
complete strangers would come meet me at the hospital
And the worst thing?
You lose your own identity. People only associate you with your
character.
How often do you say, "I love you"?
I say I love you 10 times a day, but I'm not saying anything beyond
that.
Lennie
Dec 14 2004, 02:53 PM
Ejaz Khan - "I can't stand my Kesar co-star…"
He's the hottest kid on the block. Ejaz Khan has captured the minds and imagination of several fans across the sub-continent, but somehow the plum roles seem to be evading the good looking actor. Prashant Golecha finds out why:
Why did you leave 'Kahiin To Hoga', although your character Varun was being appreciated?
My leaving Kahiin To Hoga was a management decision at Balaji Telefilms. I had Kesar and Koi Dil Mein Hai to shoot for, which were suffering due to my time constraints. There were rumours floating that I left because I wasn't paid enough, but that was not true. I knew I would be exiting KTH. In fact, for one and a half months, we were unable to find a suitable replacement till Chaitanya came into the picture.
Why do you keep getting the second or third leads in Balaji shows? Did Ekta promise you a bigger role?
Ekta didn't promise me any bigger roles. I am doing the lead in Koi Dil Mein Hai. In Kesar too, I have a prominent role although my character, Abhinav Pandey has died right now - he is going to make a comeback. From the 16th episode in Kesar the story had to become a love triangle, which didn't happen. In case of Kahiin To Hoga my character was to evolve after Piyush's death. But some time after Piyush's death, I was replaced. I am happy doing what I am doing.
Why did you take up "Kkusum" that's already cluttered with so many actors?
My character Sohan has been introduced to fight for Kkusum. I agreed to do it because Kkusum is still the number one show for Sony in terms of viewership. Moreover it is a short-term character and I had time on my hands, as Koi Dil Mein Hai is a half hour weekly show now instead of an hour long weekly.
How difficult is it to avoid getting attracted to beautiful co-stars?
It is pretty difficult but one needs to maintain a certain level of professionalism. I don't believe in mixing my love and professional lives.
Why did you opt for television instead of approaching producers for films?
Frankly, I turned down many item number offers, as I didn't want to get slotted. Moreover, I had met with an accident and broken my shoulder I had some decent film offers but they were taking time. So when Balaji approached me for Kulvadhu (later renamed as Koi Dil Mein Hai) for a lead role, I decided to take the offer. But the show took time. Meanwhile I was offered the role of Varun. I took it.
Do you still want to do films?
Yes. Let me market myself well. At Balaji, I have sort of graduated in acting. In any case, television is bigger than films. In films, you can get written off with one flop, but that's not so with television shows. I want to do films but later. Right now I am happy doing television and improving my performances. I am a chilled out person. I want to exhaust myself first on television.
Do you have a girlfriend?
I had a girlfriend for four years. We have broken off now.
We keep hearing that 'Koi Dil Mein hai' is going off air soon. What's the truth?
Koi Dil Mein Hai was supposed to go off air, due to low TRPs, as Star Plus was airing movies at the same time. Right now, the serial has got an extension of around 2-3 months, as the ratings are better than before.
Is it true that Nandini Singh, who plays the title role of 'Kesar' has a major attitude problem on the sets?
Yes, it's totally true. I hate her. I haven't spoken to her for the last six months. We don't even rehearse the scenes with her. She just sits in her make up van with her mom. I don't know why, but everyone somehow goes on tolerating her.
How do you react to your female fan following?
Uncannily, I am still called Varun. Fans write letters to me and there are even people coming to my house to meet me. It feels good. When I was in hospital for five days after my hand injury, many fans visited me. That really touched me.
What are your passions?
My current passion is sleeping! Otherwise, I like to take off for vacations to places like Goa.
Dec 14 2004, 02:57 PM
A role to die for
After playing Sohan, for a while on Kkusum (Sony), Ejaz Khan will be bumped off the show this month. Interestingly, this isn't the first time Ejaz has been led to the grave on screen.
Here's talking to someone who is an ace at playing different roles at the same time.
You seem to be dying in quite a few shows, the latest being Kkusum. How does it feel?
This sounds very dramatic. It's not really the way you are making it sound. Yes, my character Arjun in Kkoi Dil Mein Hai is shown dead, but he is on the verge of making a comeback. In fact I am quite visibly present in the story as a ghost image.
My resurgence in Kkoi Dil Mein Hai will turn out to be one of the most interesting points in the show.
What about Kkusum, are you okay with the way your exit is being planned?
I enjoyed my role as Sohan in the soap. It was great fun being the part of the show. I always knew it was a small role and was fine doing it. In fact, I had some time with me in between my shoots for Kkoi..., which is why I took on this role.
People still remember you as Varun in Kahiin To Hoga. Do you regret leaving that show?
Leaving Kahiin To Hoga(KTH) was a management decision. It's been only a year for me since I started working with Balaji. I have immense trust in them and they take a final call on adjusting my dates.
In my KTH days, I would live on the sets. I was shooting non-stop for 26 days in a row, which was very exhausting. I thought I wasn't doing enough justice to Kesar and Kkoi Dil Mein Hai, which is why I was fine with leaving KTH. The show has given me a lot in terms of growth. It was great working with the entire cast.
What about films. Are you looking in that direction?
Why should I when my hands are full with so many interesting roles?
Frankly, I am quite apprehensive about taking on films, which may end up getting stalled or messed up at a later stage. In the last one year, I have succeeded in portraying five different characters on television. That itself gives me a high.
You don't seem to be quite kicked about your show Kesar?
Nothing like that. It's just that I feel the characters we play haven't come off the way they were meant to. But I think people haven't taken to Nandini who plays the lead role. She has a huge attitude problem. Infact I look at her forehead when I act, I can't stand her at all.
I am really excited about the way my character is shaping up in Kkoi Dil Mein Hai. The new Arjun has lot of negative shades in him. I would love to play a character with grey shades than someone who is a homely boy.
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