Article:Karan patel on his lead role

H e was one among thousands of aspirants who auditioned for the role. After a long search, Ektaa Kapoor has finally announced the male lead for her new show Kasturi on Star Plus. Karan Patel will play the role of Robbie. His advantage is that he's been part of many serials made by Balaji Telefilms. "This is my eighth serial with them. It's my first lead role. I've only done cameos earlier." Robbie Sabharwal's a rock star and heir to a multi-million dollar inheritance. Kas- turi, played by Shubangi Atre, works in a company owned by Patel. She works in his company. She ends up falling for his flamboyance. A graduate from Mumbai's Mithibai college, Patel was a dancer with Shiamak Davar before he joined Kishore Namit Kapoor's academy to pursue acting. He has also done a course from the London School of Arts. He says, "Initially, I didn't take acting seriously. But after joining the classes, I realised that it's the only medium that allows you to look at the world from anoth- er's point of view by portraying a range of characters." He has earlier featured in shows like Kasauti Zindagi Kay, Kesar, Kavvyanjali , Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, Kkvayanjali, Kasamh Se, Koi Dil Mein Hai and Krimson's