I THE impressive presence of popular actor Rithvik Dhanjani has seen him light up the screen in hit TV serials like Pyaar Kii Ye Ek Kahaani and Pavitra Rishta, gain a global female fan following and get mass media coverage.
He has been named in Eastern Eye's list of the 50 Sexiest Asian Men on the planet for the past two years, shown off impressive dancing skills on hit reality TV shows like Nach Baliye 6
and his onscreen pairing with real-life girlfriend Asha Negi has gained a cult following. Rithvik regularly interacts with his loyal fans and was happy to an-swer questions from four of his most dedicated well-wishers on Twitter, about everything from work to his relationship with Asha before the Nach Baliye 6 finals, which they won.
Kaveri Saronwala, age 22 (@kaveri_robsessd)
What movie do you wish you had acted in?
Kaveri, my all-time favourite is The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button . I wish I get to play a part like that one day.
Have you ever had a dream from which you didn't want to wake up?
(Smiles) There are many dreams which I never wanna wake up from. Actually I don't like waking up, full stop. So no matter what the dream is, I just don't wanna wake up and get out of bed.
Although she always looks pretty, in which colour do you think Asha looks the prettiest?
I would say red.
Which is your favourite romantic song?
At the moment it would be Saans from Jab Tak Hai Jaan . It's a beautiful track.
Who is your favourite film director?
There are so many of them, so I can't really name one. But from today's time I would say Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Imtiaz Ali, Karan Johar and Anurag Basu. I would be blessed to work with any one of them.
How did you get that mark on your wrist?
(Laughs) I was playing gully cricket when I rammed my wrist into a lamppost.
What do you and Asha like to do when you are not working or shooting?
We both work so hard that when we get time off, we like to sleep. Only sleep, though.
What is your ideal date - candle-lit dinner on a beach or a long walk under the stars?
(Smiles) Why not both? A candle-light dinner in the moonlight, followed by a long walk on the beach
Ashna Vasani, 18 (@ashnavasani)
Tell us something about your family?
My family is me, my mum, dad, my sister and now Asha. They are my support system.
How were your childhood days spent?
Ashna, every day is a memory in itself, it's a lifetime that I can live once again and it's only because of
my closest friends, this bunch of 10 ruffians who I love the most
You do anchoring, dancing and acting. Which do you like and enjoy most?
I love acting most, that's always been my passion as I love to live various characters in this one life.
How would you describe your journey from Bandini to Pavitra Rishta in TV soaps?
Nothing less than an adventure ride filled with loads of situations that made me what I am today.
Who are your best friends in the television industry?
Karan Wahi, Suyash Kumar, Gur-meet Choudhary, Ravi Dubey and many more of them.
Which is your favourite holiday spot in India?
It would have to be Goa
Tell us a little something about your relationship with Asha?
It's a blessing. I am blessed to have this relationship and I think you guys know everything else.
Give a message for all the AshVik fans?
This is to all Ashvikans, you guys have made our lives worthwhile. You make us so happy every day. If I keep thanking you every minute I don't think I would be able to thank you enough in this lifetime.
Sruthy Kirandev, 23 (@Sruthykirandev)
When are you coming to Dubai? Do you want to visit and will you inform your fans?
Sruthy, we are coming to Dubai very soon, hopefully some time this month. I would love to see my fans and I am sure I will. You guys will get the news.
Asha says she likes your eyes and the mole on your face. What do you like about her the most?
Her eyes - they speak volumes.
Will you two do another series together?
I would love to but there are no offers as such. As of now if I get a chance to, I would definitely do it.
How much do you want to win Nach Baliye 6 and will you be doing more dance projects?
I really wanna win this show because not only have we worked hard but also at this point in time, Asha and I really need this. It's very important to us, plus it's just that this show had got the both of us really close to each other. I wanna gift that trophy to Asha.
When will you get married?
(Laughs) Not any time soon.
Do you think Asha is your lucky charm?
She definitely is.
Tell us a secret about you and Asha?
I am sure you guys see us in bytes, that is how crazy we are, but in reality, we are that crazy raised to the power of N.
Safeena Khan, 20 (@SimmieKhan)
When someone gets my name wrong, I get mad. How do you deal with it when people get the spell-ing of your name wrong?
(Laughs) Safeena, I think we sail in the same boat. I don't like it, but all I can do is request them to change it. (Jokes) If they don't, then I just feel like stabbing them
The one thing or person you turn to when you are feeling low?
Definitely my mom.
Share one crazy moment you had with our princess Asha Negi?
When we were in South Afri-ca, the night after the SAIFTA awards with Ravi Sargun, Amir Sanjeeda, Karan and a few more people. It was crazy, but a very memo-rable night.
One place you want to visit in your lifetime?
I don't want to limit myself. I want to see the whole world.
You said on your birthday you are close to achieving your dream and you'll let us know about it when you do. How close are you to it?
Very close. As I said, you'll find out when the time is right.
I've done my schooling in Saudi Arabia. I really wanna know about your schooling in the Emirates?
It was fun, darling, it's a lot of fun. Schooling is always fun when you have your friends with you.
Everyone has some regrets in life, no matter how small or big. What is one of yours?
I don't take them as regrets, it's more of a learning experience for me. I don't regret anything, I just learn from them.
You always give messages to your fans. It would be one of my dreams come true if you gave me a mes-sage exclusively?
Well Safeena, thank you so much for all your love, darling. I wish all the best for you in life. Keep smiling and be happy always.
