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Pulkit Samrat plays the male lead in Kyunki..., post-leap. The actor tells us how he landed the role, and mo
How was life before Kyunki…?
I used to live in Delhi before I came to Mumbai. I lived like any other collegian, appeared for entrance tests, exams and so on. I was trying for a career in IT but it didn't work out. Instead, I ended up doing a course in advertising. But, I couldn't complete my degree. I intend to complete my graduation sooner or later.
How did you shift from advertising to acting?
I've always been passionate about acting. I performed in several plays at school and college. Although., I studied advertising, I never worked in the industry. I was searching for avenues to .act. So, I came to Mumbai two years ago and attended Kishore Namit Kapoor's acting institute. I also attended Barry John's theatre workshop.
How did you bag a role in Kyunki… ?
I was first scheduled to play the lead role in Manish Goswami's Sixxerr. But I didn't hear from the production house and I didn't know the current status of the serial. In the mean time, I auditioned for Kyunki… and got the role.
How do you like Mumbai, considering you've lived in Delhi all along?
Mumbai is a nice city. It's a truly happening and friendly city.
Were you nervous on the first day of the shoot?
A little, yes. But, it was also a lot of fun. I try and learn from my co-stars and from my own mistakes too.
You are playing the lead in a popular serial. What's next?
I am looking at acting in films. But I think, I'll do TV for now, as the medium offers a great platform.
Who are your friends in the industry?
Well, Big B and SRK (laughs)! Actually my co-stars are my good friends.
Do you watch television?
Not really. I am a movie buff. I watch K-serials on and off; as long as the track interests me.
Do you have anyone special in your life?
Yes, I have a girlfriend in Delhi. However, I wonder how I will manage to keep in touch with her now that the show has started.
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Producer Ekta Kapoor zeroed in on Moni, a fresher, after an audition throughout the country for this role. This youngster who turned up for the audition just for a lark tell us about herself…
How did Kyunki happen?
I had gone with some friends jst on a lark for the audition. On May 7; I got a call from Balaji for the look test. They said that Ekta had finalised me for another show of her — Kasturi. I flew down to Mumbai on May 9 and went back the same evening. Later. I was told that I was doing Kyunki. Would you believe that I told Balaji that I wanted to do Kasturi and not Kyunki? Now of course, I have realised that what a big and nice role I have got.
Are you still studying?
I have done my English Honours. I was doing my Masters in Mass Communication. I was staying in Delhi as a PG. My parents are in Cooch, Bihar. I wanted to do so many things in life — theatre, choreography, and puppetry. Acting was certainly one option, but I hadn't even dreamt that I would enter Balaji and get such an important role.
Any parental objections to you shifting base?
There were a few apprehensions. Mumbai is a different city. Plus, I had settled down in Delhi very well.
Are you anything like your character?
I am not exactly like Krishna Tulsi. Yes, I have my ethics and morals in place. But unlike Krishna Tulsi, I wear every kind of outfit in real life. I wear jeans, skirts, almost everything. I like going to a discotheque. I am a modern girl of 2006.
How much of Kyunki had you seen before?
Not much. I saw bits and pieces of it when I used to visit my parents.
How was shooting your first scene?
I shot my first scene with Smriti Iraani and she really put me at ease. Smriti is an awesome performer. I get goose flesh when I do scenes with her. I am not intimidated by senior actors, but I admit that I am very, very, nervous.
Are you comfortable in front of the camera?
I am okay with the lines, but I find it difficult to smile in front of the camera. I am getting it now, though.
Have you made friends on the Kyunki set?
I get along fabulously with the younger lot who entered the serial with me. Elders ke saath jyaada baat-cheet nahin hui hai. That free talk with them will happen with time. They give us lot of space and comfort, which is necessary to grow.
Where do you stay?
I have put up in Meera Apartments (the same building as Surveen Chawla and Koena Mitra). Let's see. Nothing is pucca where I'll be staying tomorrow. It's early days yet.
Are you single?
No. I have a boyfriend. He is in Delhi. He is not from the industry. I will not disclose his identity. Let my private life remain private.
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