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SOMETIMES talent has a way of finding its own route to fame. Television's latest star-in-the-making Hiten Tejwani is the best example of how success comes to those who deserve it. The actor was first spotted by Bajali Telefilms and had to initially make do with minuscule roles in serials like Ghar Ek Mandir and Kahin Kissii Roz, until producer Ekta Kapoor sensed a special spark in Hiten.
She offered him Kutumb and ever since, offers haven't stopped been pouring for Hiten. His role as Pratham, an arrogant, brash youngster who gets married to a girl only to get back at her, won considerable praise and caught the viewers' imagination instantly. Then, of course, Balaji's favourite protg was cast in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as Karan. That was followed by prime time soaps like Miit and Kkusum. He also has a major role in Bajali's next untitled film.
One of the few actors who looks actually looks cute when he's angry, assures you that his success has come after a lot of hard work. "There was a time I was working 15-20 hours a day and it took a severe toll on my health. My diet routine went haywire and I would have absolutely no time for anything else. Now with things looking good, I am relaxed and taking it easy after a very long time," the Piscean confesses.
While Kutumb had him as the central character, all his other serials have him in significant, but small roles. How come he's accepting them? "I only believe in good characters, it doesn't matter how big or small the role is. Which is why I accepted Kyunki... inspite of there being so many actors in the serial already," says the cleft-chinned star.
Which is why one is surprised with his choice of his debut film, Joggers' Park, where he was reduced to an insignificant role. The actor agrees that it was not the best of films to kick-start a career in Bollywood. "My fans expected more from me and were disappointed to see so little of me... Subhash Ghai himself called me for the film and I just couldn't say no. I thought it would be a good screen test," he says, adding, "Besides, I took it up because it was a very unusual film. If it was a normal, commercial venture, I would have made sure my role was meaty enough.
Anyway I know I can still make it big in Bollywood." Unlike other aspiring Bollywood stars, Hiten says his interest is essentially in art cinema. "I don't mind doing routine stuff, but I am really interested in working with film-makers like Ram Gopal Varma and Shyam Benegal," says the amiable actor.
SOMETIMES talent has a way of finding its own route to fame. Television's latest star-in-the-making Hiten Tejwani is the best example of how success comes to those who deserve it. The actor was first spotted by Bajali Telefilms and had to initially make do with minuscule roles in serials like Ghar Ek Mandir and Kahin Kissii Roz, until producer Ekta Kapoor sensed a special spark in Hiten.
She offered him Kutumb and ever since, offers haven't stopped been pouring for Hiten. His role as Pratham, an arrogant, brash youngster who gets married to a girl only to get back at her, won considerable praise and caught the viewers' imagination instantly. Then, of course, Balaji's favourite protg was cast in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi as Karan. That was followed by prime time soaps like Miit and Kkusum. He also has a major role in Bajali's next untitled film.
One of the few actors who looks actually looks cute when he's angry, assures you that his success has come after a lot of hard work. "There was a time I was working 15-20 hours a day and it took a severe toll on my health. My diet routine went haywire and I would have absolutely no time for anything else. Now with things looking good, I am relaxed and taking it easy after a very long time," the Piscean confesses.
While Kutumb had him as the central character, all his other serials have him in significant, but small roles. How come he's accepting them? "I only believe in good characters, it doesn't matter how big or small the role is. Which is why I accepted Kyunki... inspite of there being so many actors in the serial already," says the cleft-chinned star.
Which is why one is surprised with his choice of his debut film, Joggers' Park, where he was reduced to an insignificant role. The actor agrees that it was not the best of films to kick-start a career in Bollywood. "My fans expected more from me and were disappointed to see so little of me... Subhash Ghai himself called me for the film and I just couldn't say no. I thought it would be a good screen test," he says, adding, "Besides, I took it up because it was a very unusual film. If it was a normal, commercial venture, I would have made sure my role was meaty enough.
Anyway I know I can still make it big in Bollywood." Unlike other aspiring Bollywood stars, Hiten says his interest is essentially in art cinema. "I don't mind doing routine stuff, but I am really interested in working with film-makers like Ram Gopal Varma and Shyam Benegal," says the amiable actor.
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