TC:I don't feel betrayed with Vivians re-entry in Madhubala:

22 Mar 2014 11:32 AM |
TellychakkarTeam
Life is uncertain and that is what
makes it intriguing and special. But
ask the wise man and he will say it's
always easier said than done. And
one television actor experienced the
uncertainty element to the core,
recently. We are talking about
Gunjan Utreja, who with much
fanfare and media glare, entered
Colors' show Madhubala (Nautanki
Films), after its previous lead Vivian
Dsena walked out of the door. All
was good until in a rather shocking
twist, Vivian re-entered the scheme
of things, shifting the spotlight away
from Gunjan. The situation is
precarious to the extent of being
funny. One wonders how in the
world of entertainment, overnight,
equations change and fate alters.
Though many would believe that
with Vivian's entry, Gunjan will be
left with little screen presence,
Gunjan, takes some tough questions
from Tellychakkar.com and asserts
that "he is here to stay". Excerpts:
Hello Gunjan...so how's the
mood? Feeling betrayed?
Oh, not at all. Why should I feel
betrayed? This is how the industry
works. Things keep changing. And
my producer (Abhinav Shukla) had
always maintained that I was never
the lead of the show. I am here to
work and focus on my character.
There's no point thinking about
things which are beyond my control.
But you had no idea of Vivian's
re-entry. You were not informed
at all. That must have hurt?
It did not hurt but was surprising,
yes. But I took up Madhubala with
great hopes, and I still feel I have
lots to do. I would have felt betrayed
or hurt had they asked me to leave
the moment Vivian entered. But
that's not the case. Future will see
varied shades of Abhay Kapoor (his
character) and his equations with
Madhu (Drashti Dhami) and Vivian's
character.
So it wasn't shocking, you say?
Ahh...I was shocked when Vivian left
the show, not when he returned
(chuckles).
Fair enough. All set to play the
second fiddle in Madhubala?
Define second fiddle. Would you call
Shah Rukh Khan a second fiddle in
Darr. Listen, television has no star
appeal. Or else SRK's Paanchvi Paas
also would have worked. Here it's all
about the writing and characters.
That's what I have learnt in my brief
stint in daily soap scenario. This is
something new for me and I am
learning with each passing day. I
have always been a host earlier, as
you all know.
But you were hardly given any
time to connect as Abhay
Kapoor? Why the sudden
change?
I have heard they said that things
were not shaping up. But all I know
people started liking my character. I
think the creatives should have
given more time. But then, they are
the ones who decide at the end of
the day. See, I knew someone would
come later in stage in between
Abhay and Madhu. But then the actor
could have been anyone else.
Vivian's entry is appealing for
viewer's point of view, I guess.
Have you met Vivian? Any traces
of professional animosity?
Yes, we have met twice and no there
has been no animosity at all. Till
now, we have spoken really well and
we have been really cordial to each
other. You know I was unwell a
couple of days ago and Vivian offered
me home made food, which was kind
of sweet.
General opinion is that Vivian's a
tad arrogant in nature. How
would you deal with it?
He might be but with me he has
been very nice. So no complains at
all.
Once Vivian spoke to us and when
we asked him about you, he said,
"Who Gunjan"? Your comment
on it...
Ahh...that's surprising. May be when
you all spoke to him he was in Ujjain
with his family and was keeping
busy. Other than that I don't know
what to say.
You think he's insecure of you?
I can't say that, you have to ask him.
But Madhubala is his playground, so
he has nothing to worry about.
Are you insecure of him?
Not at all. I just focus on my work,
nothing else.
What about your other co star
Drasht Dhami? All good with her?
Yes, she has been very supportive
and I enjoy working with her.
Anything else...
She is a cordial co star, not really a
friend but then my focus is to work
good, that's it.
So how will the personal
relationship pan out' between
you, Vivian and Drashti in the
coming days?
It should be good. We can be friends,
yes certainly. Together we will work
to make the show better.
There are whispers that Vivian's
not really pally with Drashti? Any
observation...
I too have heard so, but ask me, they
go along perfectly well. I mean,
there has to be some connect for
them to churn out such emotionally
charged scenes in Madhubala. There
lies the answer.
What if with Vivian's entry,
Gunjan's Abhay Kapoor has to
exit?
I don't think so. I mean my producer
and creatives have been working
closely with me and discussing ways
to bloom my character. Why would
they let me go?
You never know...what if it really
happens?
Then who cares. Puri zindagi
Madhubala thodi hi karna hai. The
entire world's my playground and I
am sure I would get more
challenging work in the future.
Amen to that. So what now?
What now? Well, I am super excited
to figure out how my characters pans
out. Even if I have a minute's screen
presence in an episode, I want to
leave an indelible mark on my
viewer's minds. Rest, I want
everyone's love and support and
hope to entertain for years and years
to come.

Tfs

[Quote=SaDiA_DVD]There are whispers that Vivian's
not really pally with Drashti? Any
observation...
I too have heard so, but ask me, they
go along perfectly well. I mean,
there has to be some connect for
them to churn out such emotionally
charged scenes in Madhubala. There
lies the answer.[/B][/Quote]


Anyways coming to his rest interview he is again sucking
Up to a fandom and this time it's SRK fans 🤣 🥱

Guju ji always knew He Is Not the Lead...

Wow, what a frank and straight forward guy, no malice for anyone, and it's true was SRK second fiddle in Darr? Negative characters should be appreciated just for their work they play a part too in soaps and in films. What they asked him about Vivian saying he didn't know who Gunjan was when asked him But with Gunjan they had a 20 mins conversation before as when they were shooting the promo it was the second time of meeting each other and first time he was sharing info about the crew in madhubala with Gunjan. The second time he was even giving home made food to cure him as Gunjan was ill. So yes ask him why he said that.

If I m not wrong in ur 1st interview itself u said even various media sites and AS also said u r the new main lead of the show.So Aab kya hua.And plzz don't compare urself with SRK ,there has to be a limit in self praising.

Tfs...liked d interview 😳