Article:WARY OF THE K-FACTOR

Quitting Balaji There's no quit- ting from Balaji. It's just that I've received offers from other producers. I will act in Kasauti if my track is revived. I'm grateful to Ektaa (Kapoor) and Balaji Tele- films because my standing as an actor has improved working with them. I was to do their new soap Kasturi but I'm not doing it any- more. Ideal role I want to break away from my image of a sweet boy or the rich, suave man. My role in Thodi Si Zameen..is a great role. I'd love to play a negative lead or an intense char- acter. Sifting for the best I want to work with a strong creative team. I'm not very particular about the channel. It's about making a good show. Sanjeevani I''ve been contacted for the second season of San- jeevani. Omi was a very popular character. There's no point bringing him back unless it's tak- en to a new level. My passions I'm a good Sardar boy. I read books, am fond of music and I'm a big food- ie. I recently read Vikram Chandra's book. I always carry my Ipod since listening to music changes your mood. That's why I'm always happy and never fight on sets. I just get carried away when it comes to food. Looking Ahead It's time to take my career a step forward with per- formance-oriented roles. It's important to have a good reputation in this industry. I will be acting in a small budget film soon. As told to Yashica Tolani