Yes Ive been TYPECAST Vishal Malhotra speaks about his new show,movies and his happily married life in a peppy chat with AT Ano Patel People have seen him in a lot of movies and on television hosting reality shows,but it is the image of Hip Hip Hurray and Disney Hour that everyone remembers him with.And after doing movies like Ishq Vishk,Kaal,Salaam e Ishq,Naqaab,Jannat,Kismat Konnection,Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi and Jaane Kahaan Se Aayi Hai;and hosting shows like Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega and Perfect Bride,Vishal is now taking on the small screen with his first daily soap,Kuch Toh Log Kahenge. My first daily soap Kuch Toh Log Kahenge is a very exciting project for me.I am dedicating the show to my grandmother who used to see Dhoop Kinare regularly.I have beautiful memories with that show as I spent my childhood days watching it on my VCR and I am emotionally attached to it.But yes when it comes to work,there are no emotions attached there.The only criterion for me to take up a project is how much my character adds value and weightage to the show.And with a script that is edited beautifully and written smartly,you know your character will stand out. Why this show Nothing that I was offered till now excited me.And however clichd it might sound,I have never worked for a job.I always worked because it was my passion,my hobby.And with Gods grace,I came from a background where I did not have to provide for myself.So making a livelihood was never the question.Also,I believe when you work for money,youve sold a part of yourself which is difficult to retrieve. My role I have to be brutally honest but yes I am being typecast in the role of the best friend of the actor.I dont know why this is happening and I cant say anything because it is happening to me.I think Ishq Vishk made a big impact.But I have tried to change that image in last 3-4 movies.In Jannat I played a bookie,in Ek Vivaah Aisa Bhi I was a husband and in Kismat Konnection I was an architect with a different plot in the film.I am trying to explore new territories. My wife,my muse Marriage has made my life better,more systematic and focused.My wife is the reason of my motivation and inspiration.It feels good to be recognized with her on my side rather than being recognized on my own.And she understands the nuances of this industry,where we are constantly under scrutiny.Had I not been in this industry and my wife would have been in the industry,it would have been very difficult for me to adjust. Whats keeping me busy... I just finished shooting for Ravi Chopras Banda Yeh Bindaas Hai.Otherwise I am just concentrating on Kuch Toh Log Kahenge as it is my first daily soap.I have got a variety of work.I dont know how many people have sustained in the industry for the last 15 years. |
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