Mishal aka Aakash's interview

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sanchita

@SanchitaSehgal

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Posted: 18 years ago

Tell us about your background?

I was born and raised in Mumbai. I did my Business Management degree from the US and worked there for four months.. then I returned to pursue my dreams.

How did you start off with acting career?

I auditioned for Ram Gopal Varma's film, which was stalled. Later, I joined Nadira Babbar's theatre group and did a few plays. After that, Pyar Vyar And All That happened with MTV.

Pyar Vyar... didn't do do all that well. Do you regret having been a part of it?

No. It gave me a lot of publicity – there were hoardings and promos all over the place. What more can a newcomer ask for? Also, I bagged my role in Love Story because Anurag Basu's team saw me on Pyar Vyar... I was called for an audition.

Your reaction after bagging Love Story?

I was very e

xcited about working with a critically acclaimed director. But to tell you the truth, I didn't want to act.. I wanted to assist Anurag sir. I did express my desire to him, but he told me to give acting a shot, so here I am.

That means direction on the cards.

I'm not really interested in television soaps. I'm looking at films. This show is my stepping stone to the big screen. Though I didn't get to assist Anurag sir, I grasp whatever I can, I like sitting on the sets and observing how things work rather than

going out clubbing.

How's Love Story shaping up?

Well, the show jumps from the present to the past , which is a little confusing for viewers. But the suspense will soon unveil and then on, it will get exciting.

In the show, your character, Aakash, comes from a broken home. How important are family ties to you?

Whatever I am today is because of my parents. I have many close friends who come from broken homes. I wouldn't call them eccentric or abnormal but somehow they are always negative about life.

Have you been getting any other offers on television?

I was offered a Balaji show sometime ago... can't remember the name. I'm doing many commercials.

And finally, what about your love life?

Where's the time? I shoot for 30 days a month. Whenever I get time off, I play soccer or practice martial arts. I also love playing the guitar. For now, I guess girls will have to wait