vikas indiatimes chat

Transcript of LIVE INDIATIMES CHAT with TV actor, Vikas Manaktala at 3pm (IST) on Wednesday, September 13, 2006, in Mumbai

"I wasn't too keen on doing TV"

Vikas Manaktala
TV actor

Anu> Hi Vikas how are you, I am Anu from Hyderabad. You and Priyanka were really rocking in yesterday's episode! What are your other projects other than Left Right Left?
Vikas Manaktala> Hi! Thank you. After really long I saw the episode. Even I really liked it. I have done many ads and shows before this show.

Mehek> Hello Vikas. First of all, let me tell you that you are a doing a wonderful job as Huda! So are you like Huda, in real life?
Vikas Manaktala > No not really, may be some similarities. I actually had to put lot of hard work to play this character.

Riya> Hey Vikas how you doing? When did you start your career? Were you always a TV actor?
Vikas Manaktala > I wasn't too keen on doing TV. I was a fashion model before.

Radhika> Where are you actually from? Are you really a Haryana dude?
Vikas Manaktala > No I am not a Haryana dude. I am from Delhi.

Lulu> Hi Vikas, May I know if Huda will fall for Naina?
Vikas Manaktala > I really could reveal it but the creative team has asked me not to.

Meghana> If you were given a chance to change the roles, what would you prefer for yourself and Rajeev?
Vikas Manaktala> I would not like to play any other character. Rajeev is playing the character really well.

Namrata> Which co-star in Left Right Left do you get along best with?
Vikas Manaktala> I get along with all the co-stars. Alekh and me team up and play prank together.

Samaira> Hi there cool dude!! I am trying to come into television but tell me whether there is really a casting couch out there. You might know.
Vikas Manaktala> Absolutely not. The only that matters is that how good are you at you work...Cheers.

Asd123> How and when did you become fashion model?
Vikas Manaktala> I started as a model four years back.

Coolabhi> Hey can you tell me your e-mail address please.
Vikas Manaktala> I am really sorry.

Manisha24> Vikas how is the whole experience, working with the LRL crew. You people must be having a great time.
Vikas Manaktala> We are having a blast. We all party together. There is something new to look forward to everyday.

Himani> What's your fitness mantra?
Vikas Manaktala> Good Diet, good workout and good sleep.

Lulu> Hey you look really cute with Naina. Your accent rocks dude. Who is your favourite actor, actress and favorite film?
Vikas Manaktala> Amir Khan, Kajol and Devdas.

Want_u2006> Are you the spy in Left Right Left? Please don't be! You have become endearing.
Vikas Manaktala> That depends on the creative team. Even if I am the spy just be as sweet as you are towards me.

Ahana> How important are looks in this industry? You think good-looking people have an edge over others?
Vikas Manaktala> They do. But it totally depends how good you are in performing.

Ranjitha> Do you think Left Right Left's TRPs would have been better if it was aired on Sony? Whom do you think is worth an award from your team?
Vikas Manaktala> Thanks so much. It is you who should make the decision.

Radhika> Do you have any girl friend?
Vikas Manaktala> No.

Want_u2006> What is your best quality? What do you love in a woman?
Vikas Manaktala> Her eyes - It reflects the person's personality. Best Quality - To Charm.

Neha_2006in> Hey Vikas!! You rock! Are you trained actor?
Vikas Manaktala> Thank You so Much. I am a trained actor.

Himani> Please tell me when is your birthday? Which is your favourite destination?
Vikas Manaktala> 10 Febuary, I am an Aquarian. Heard a lot about Kashmir but still I have to explore the destination.

Coolabhi> Are you going to dance with Alekh in fresher's ball?
Vikas Manaktala> I am going to make him dance and not dance with him.

Manisha24> Well Vikas. You from Delhi. Which college and school?
Vikas Manaktala> DCAC Chanakyapuri and school – MMS.

Radhika> If you would not have been an actor, then?
Vikas Manaktala> I would have been a sports person.

Want_u2006> Dear Mr. charming, where do you plan to go from here?
Vikas Manaktala> Sorry didn't get the question.

Sabahat> Hi Vikas, what's your experience working with dashing Rajeev Khandelwal.
Vikas Manaktala> It was a good experience. He is a very helpful co-star.

Sabahat> Is there any negative shade in your role in Left Right Left ?
Vikas Manaktala> Not really. Little maybe.

Himani_s31> Did you start modelling from your college days? May I know your batch year please? As I have also graduated from DCAC.
Vikas Manaktala> Right after my college. Batch year - 1999 – 2000

Want_u2006> What next do you want in your career?
Vikas Manaktala> My debut movie with a reputed career. My step into Bollywood.

Want_u2006> Where do you want to see yourself at 30?
Vikas Manaktala> Beautiful bunglow in Bombay and be a very established actor (leading). Want to be perfect and balanced in my professional and personal life.

Sabahat> How come none of you boys have military cut in Left Right Left ?
Vikas Manaktala> You'll will see us in army cuts soon.

1234> Which actress in Bollywood do you want to act with?
Vikas Manaktala> Kajol and Shabhana Azmi.

Aashima03> If you have given a chance to change one thing in yourself what would it be?
Vikas Manaktala> I stand 6 feet tall want to be 6.2.

Tamanna> What are your hobbies & interests apart from acting. What is your passion in life?
Vikas Manaktala> I am passionate about kick boxing and dancing. My hobbies are swimming, playing soccer, basketball and gym.

Lulu> Who is your role model?
Vikas Manaktala> Arjun Rampal used to be good.

Aashima03> You are damn hot but still you don't have any girl friend why so?
Vikas Manaktala> I prefer being single because girl friend defocus and distract you from working.

Tamanna> Is there any embarrassing or funny moment on the sets of Left Right Left you want to share.
Vikas Manaktala> Funny - Yudi dressed up as a girl. There hasn't been any embarrassing one so far.

Sign off Message> Be grounded and rooted and spread happiness around. It is ultimately it is going to make you happy. Cheers! Big kiss to you all.