here u go
Tell us about your background?
I was born and raised in Mumbai. I did my Business Management degree from the US and worked there for four months.. then I returned to pursue my dreams.
How did you start off with acting career?
I auditioned for Ram Gopal Varmas film, which was stalled. Later, I joined Nadira Babbars theatre group and did a few plays. After that, Pyar Vyar And All That happened with MTV.
Pyar Vyar... didnt do do all that well. Do you regret having been a part of it?
No. It gave me a lot of publicity there were hoardings and promos all over the place. What more can a newcomer ask for? Also, I bagged my role in Love Story because Anurag Basus team saw me on Pyar Vyar... I was called for an audition.
Your reaction after bagging Love Story?
I was very e
xcited about working with a critically acclaimed director. But to tell you the truth, I didnt want to act.. I wanted to assist Anurag sir. I did express my desire to him, but he told me to give acting a shot, so here I am.
That means direction on the cards.
Im not really interested in television soaps. Im looking at films. This show is my stepping stone to the big screen. Though I didnt get to assist Anurag sir, I grasp whatever I can, I like sitting on the sets and observing how things work rather than
going out clubbing.
Hows Love Story shaping up?
Well, the show jumps from the present to the past , which is a little confusing for viewers. But the suspense will soon unveil and then on, it will get exciting.
In the show, your character, Aakash, comes from a broken home. How important are family ties to you?
Whatever I am today is because of my parents. I have many close friends who come from broken homes. I wouldnt call them eccentric or abnormal but somehow they are always negative about life.
Have you been getting any other offers on television?
I was offered a Balaji show sometime ago... cant remember the name. Im doing many commercials.
And finally, what about your love life?
Wheres the time? I shoot for 30 days a month. Whenever I get time off, I play soccer or practice martial arts. I also love playing the guitar. For now, I guess girls will have to wait