There is this perception about Chetan Hansraj that he is a bit arrogant and prone to angry outbursts.
Chetan Hansraj (TOI Photo) |
But in reality, Chetan comes across as someone who is very cool, calm and friendly. Be it Sasha of Kahanii Ghar Ghar ki, Garv of Kkusum, Bheemdev of Prithviraj Chauhan or Bheem of Kahaani Hamaaray Mahabharat Kay, this blue-eyed television hunk has always been a scene-stealer. Now, like many others from the TV fraternity, Chetan has also joined the Bollywood bandwagon (his earlier films, Koi Aap Sa, Pyar Ishq aur Mohobbat, Bhram and Anthony Kaun Hai met with mixed fate at the box-office) with two new films lined up for release, Yahan Ke Hum Sikander and 24x7 Bombay Saloon Unisex.
"I started
acting since I was five years old. As a child, it felt great to be known and seen on TV but I missed lot of school, which I hated the most."
After a five-year break from acting, Chetan did a course in fashion designing and computer animation. A win in a male beauty
pageant was the turning point in his career in 2001. "I got offers of modelling after that. Offers for acting started pouring in which has kept me busy till date," he recounts.
Chetan also did a few episodes of Nach Baliye 4 with his wife Lovinia until he got eliminated recently. Talking about his hobbies, he says, "I love computer animation. Now, I adore dancing. It's a superb experience to be on the dance floor."
It's a bit difficult to associate Chetan with the angry actor we saw on hitting a fellow contestant on a recently concluded reality TV show Kaun Jitega Bollywood Ka Ticket. Chetan clarifies: "I'm fun loving and emotional. But if someone abuses me, I can't control my temper."
A state-level water polo player and a foodie, Chetan is very adventurous. "My lifestyle is very simple but I like to do crazy things. I would like to get lost in the hills." he laughs.
Chetan's sculpted good looks have made him extremely popular among women.Have there been any serious romances before his marriage though? "No. Lovinia, who later became my wife is the love of my life. I met her at a party in August 2000 and fell in love with her. She's my
big love. Lovinia is a perfect wife, loving and caring, who understands me perfectly and takes care of my family."
Chetan's other big love is his son, Ethen. The doting dad gushes: "Oh, he's a real doll. In spite of the busy schedule that I keep, I ensure that I spend some time with him and take him to the park often."
Ask him how Ethen reacts when he sees his dad on television and Chetan says with pride in his voice, "Ethen starts jumping up and down and keeps saying 'dadda- dadda' as he tries to get me out of the TV set. For me family always comes first. I have a very happy and loving family." he concludes.
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