‘I know how to flirt!’says Vikas- BT

'I know how to flirt!'

... says Vikas Manektala, as BT corners him over the special friendship he shares with his co-star Priyanka Bassi

DEEPALI DHINGRA

Newcomers are often accused of showing high handedness in the glam industry and Vikas Manektala aka Hooda of SAB's Left Right Left is the latest to be accused of having an attitude problem. Quiz him about this and he says, "Everybody reacts differently to different situations. I used to be an introvert and it still takes time for me to open up but people grow with each misunderstanding." So is he comfortable sharing screen space with seniors like Rajeev Khandelwal and Shveta Salve? "Touchwood, there have been no ego clashes on the sets and I feel blessed to be working with such a wonderful unit. Rajeev is a good friend and we hang out together after shooting also. I admit that
jahan kuch bartan hote hain wahan aawaz bhi hoti hai. But these little misunderstandings help a relationship grow," he adds.
Speaking of relationships, sources on the sets claim that Vikas is a little too fond of his co-star Priyanka Bassi. But Vikas refutes the rumours of him seeing Priyanka. "We're just very good friends," he says and adds that he was seeing somebody but it didn't work out. "I'm waiting for some beautiful angel to walk by me now," he smiles. Vikas' character Hooda in the show is shown to be a flirt. Is he like that in real life too? "No, I'm not, but I do know how to flirt," he adds with a laugh.
Vikas is all set to watch the World Cup, now that his show is taking a season break. "The show's doing well and we all have been working so hard. It's feels good to take a break," says the lad from Delhi, who's pretty happy with the way his character 'Hooda' has shaped up in the show. "It's very encouraging to know that people appreciate your work," he says. Future plans? "Well, at the moment I'm taking it slow. I've received lots of offers, including films but I'm taking my time to decide. After all, slow and steady win the race, don't they?" he smiles.



JUST FRIENDS? Vikas Manektala and (inset) Priyanka Bassi

This article from The Bombay Times - dt 3/03/2007.