MARCHING AGAIN
More popular as Sujal of Kahin To Hoga, Rajeev Khandelwal is happy now with awards for the serial Left Right Left though it does not have a huge reach. He speaks on his comeback to the serial after the World Cup break and his other career moves.
Left Right Left is back after a break, so is there the same excitement?
No, I m not excited, but rather feel safe because it is not the beginning. It is a continuation.
The serial had paused at a very exciting point..
All I can say is that the unexpected is going to happen. The point at, which the serial left, people thinking this is supposed to happen, it is not going to be so. From now, in each episode there is going to be a diversion. The serial will be moving at break-neck speed and people are going to enjoy it.
How has the response to the serial been so far?
See, I have received good response. People have started calling me Capt. Rajveer. It is a good transition from being called Sujal. It goes on to show that people are accepting me in all my characters. As foe the serial, though it is on a channel (Sab TV), which does not have a huge reach, it has managed to create a niche market for itself and is doing well.
Do u expect the same after the break?
The world is living on hope and so am I. I cannot say what is going to happen in the next few months, but I think that it will do well. I have received an award for the serial, which I had not for the other serials in bigger channels. So I m happy and hopeful.
Why according to u is left right left doing so well despite of its unique concept?
It is a time for change and this is a serial, which has brought about a change in television. It has set a trend for itself rather than following the trend and I m happy that I m with the trendsetters and not the followers.
Are there any changes slated in your character?
Actually my character is going to end but in a logical way. The character for Rajveer when written was written as it is now and had to come to an end as per the requirements.
Were u in contact with your co-stars during the break?
We all share a warm relationship. Though they all went out on a vacation when I received an award, I had received a lot pf SMSes from them.
How has the reunion been?
We all r pumped up for work. I guess all of them are raring to go.
What is your take on the newcomers in the serial? Are they doing well?
I think, I m the worst actor in the serial. I have miles to go now, so I cannot comment on any one else's performance right now! But I think if they had not done good job, the serial would not have done well.
Why don't we see more of u on television?
I like exclusivity. I have never done more than one serial at a time. Well also I do not wish to keep busy. I like to have time for myself, so I shoot for 22 days a month and for the rest of the days I spend my time doing things that I want to do.
What kind of roles do u look forward to?
See, I like to do roles, which r unusual. I do not have a notion in mind that I would like to do comedy or something else. I keep myself open when I hear roles and if it strikes me I take up. I think it is important for an actor to like a role before he presents it to the people.
I hope every one like it..this article came today in the t2.
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