Rajeev not ready for love - An Article

He is the eye candy on Indian television. Girls go weak in the knees when they see him and in his own words, Rajeev Khandelwal "is enjoying every minute of the attention". He is excited about his role in the serial Left Right Left and is kicked about the best actor award that he won for it. He says, "This serial is a take off on the Indian Army. Since I come from a fauji background myself, I was more than happy to be a part of it. I remember I was in a coffee shop when I heard the script and I decided in an instant that I wanted to do the serial. I think it was the best decision of my life."

So, does he want to graduate from television to films? "When I asked myself this question, I was torn between my present occupation and the 70 mm temptation. But then I realised that not having done enough television, I should stick to it for a while," he replies. While maintaining this stand, Rajeev also adds that the day he reads a good script and is offered an excellent role in a film, he will jump at the opportunity. "I want a script that gives me a kick," he says. For Rajeev, "the script is the king".

Interestingly, Rajeev prefers to work in only one show at a time. "It suits me. I cannot work at two characters at the same time. I have to be completely involved with the role I play. I live and breathe the character I play and that is not possible if I have two of them in hand." Another aspect that many don't know about Rajeev is that he loves to be a baby on the sets. "I like having fun while working but I know when to draw the line."

And the subject of his 'relationship' with Aamna Sharif does crop up. "Link ups are inevitable in showbiz but the truth is that Aamna and I are not seeing each other. I like her, she is a sweet girl. But I am not ready for a relationship with anyone because there is no time," he asserts.