Tanu: You have been touted as a youth icon. How do you react to the title?
Ranvijay: For some bizarre reason, I have been called a youth icon. I don't know from where has this title come up because I feel a huge onus lies on me in representing today's youth. But I am trying my best to be an ideal role model and do justice to this title.
Tanu: What's the kind of message and inspiration you want the youth to draw from you?
Ranvijay: I don't think that I am perfect. In fact I try my best each day to become a better person. But as the youth of the country look up to me, I just want to tell them to join the Army - that is the best job for them today. I really feel that the youth of our country should take to the Army. One can do BBA, MBA join a Multinational company yet not get the kind of pay and respect that Army gets.
The second message I would like to give out is always drive a bike wearing a helmet. It's the only thing that can protect you in a time of an accident.
And lastly, please don't drink and drive.
Tanu: Did you ever drink and drive?
Ranvijay: Not now, but I did it once and paid a huge price for it. It was a bad experience and I want people to draw inspiration from my experience.
Tanu: How did 'Roadie' happen?
Ranvijay: Frankly speaking, I never wanted to come under the spotlight. I took up 'Roadie' because I wanted to win the bike 'Karizma'; which, according to me, is the best bike. So, destiny took its turn and I became what I am today.
Tanu: If not a VJ, you would be…
Ranvijay: I would have definitely joined the Army- like everybody else in my family. We have all served the nation. And I was on my way to joining the Army when 'Roadies' happened.
Tanu: What's the best thing about 'Roadies'?
Ranvijay: I feel that it's the best platform to judge one's physical strength. In fact it's the only non-violent way to test one's physical and metal strength.
Tanu: You are starring in a flick with Salman and Ajay. How was the experience?
Ranvijay: As much as I would love to talk about the film, I can't - as of now. Lets just wait and watch out for it.
Tanu: You have become a columnist for a news daily; will you be looking at blogging, too?
Ranvijay: I never thought that people would like to read what I write. I have changed 9 schools, so 9 different set of teachers have worked on me and when readers praised my column I just felt that somewhere their efforts have paid off. As for blogging, let's see.
Tanu: As a youth icon, what's your take on the recent pub bash act in Mangalore?
Ranvijay: I am strongly against all such acts. I believe in complete freedom for women and I feel really sad that today the cities, that were once known as pub cities, have banned women's entry.
Tanu: There is one question that all ladies want to know- Is Ranvijay single?
Ranvijay: Yes, very much.
Tanu: And ready to mingle?
Ranvijay: Nope. Not, as of now. There was a time when I was always ready to get into a relationship but today I just want to work and only work.
Tanu: So no V-day plans?
Ranvijay: (laughs) Sadly, there are none. I will be traveling around the country on work assignments.
Tanu: Tell us about your association with Fastrack?
Ranvijay: Well they have come up with this really cool collection of Army watches. They are really trendy and fashionable. MTV and 'Fastrack' are holding a contest in several cities to promote this range at the same time spreading awareness about the Indian Army.