Vikas Manaktala a.k.a Huda of Left Right Left is being touted as the latest hunk to hit the small screen. His love triangle which involves gorgeous cadet, Priyanka Bassi and Rajeev Khandelwal has also grabbed quite a few eyeballs. Over to Vikas for more.
Q There is a very interesting love triangle involving you, Rajeev Khandelwal and Priyanka Bassi in LRL. Will she fall for you or for Captain Rajveer?
Yes, there is a love triangle involving the three of us, but I too don't know whether she will fall for me or not. I leave this to our creative team. Till now no one has been able to say 'no' to Huda, but Naina is the only one to reject him. That is actually the reason why Huda is attracted to her (laughs). We'll have to wait and see what happens as the story goes on.
Q So you agree that being part of this intriguing love story has increased the audience's interest in you…
Yes, I am very happy about it. I feel encouraged and it feels very nice. I feel that my hard work paid off.
Q How do you and Priyanka get along offscreen?
Oh, very good. Priyanka is a great girl. We pull each other's legs and basically have lots of fun.
Q Had you ever thought of playing the role of Captain Rajveer?
I feel that each role has its own identity. so I can't play his role nor can he play mine. Rajeev (Khandelwal) is a very good actor and a nice and friendly person too.
Q And how are things with your other co-actors?
Onscreen, we are all playing different characters. but offscreen, we enjoy a lot whenever we get the time. We just hangout, go bowling and party quite a bit.
Q This role seems to have been a great way to kickstart your career...
Yes. I had got many other offers too, but this story and script appealed to me so much that I lapped it up. I am really satisfied as an actor right now, as this character allows me to explore both positive and negative shades. As of now, it is going really good. I am enjoying every bit of it.
Q How is Vikas in real life?
I was an introvert before, but now I have changed and have become an extrovert. I am friendly and I love to make new friends. Apart from this, I love kick-boxing and singing. dancing is my passion. I also love doing stunts onscreen.
Q What are your plans when Left Right Left goes off air owing to the World Cup?
For starters, i want to visit my parents in Delhi. I also plan to hang out with friends and catch up on old times. And when the show will be on air again I will surely entertain the audience more.
Q Any new project?
No, nothing as of now. I am not so keen on doing television serials as I am getting offers for films too. I am waiting for some good roles in films.
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