'I feel a lot of love for Bipasha' Mr. Grover Finally!!

Indiatimes|The Times of India|The Economic Times|

More

Sign In

ADVERTISEMENT

Bollywood

More

Persuasive and confident, Karan Singh Grover, a popular face on TV, who has made foray into films lately doesn't mince his words when it comes to voicing his opinion.

Contrary to his casanova image, he has no qualms about admitting that intimate scenes scare him. In a candid chat, he talks about Hate Story 3, his love for Bipasha Basu and his unshakable belief in the institution of marriage, despite two failed attempts.

What drew you to Hate Story 3?

I've never played a negative character before, so when Vikram Bhatt narrated the script to me, I figured this was unlike what I had ever done. I feel an actor can only grow only if he experiments with different roles. My character Saurabh Singhania is a rich, bad guy, who is driven by revenge, so much that you feel like scratching his face or throwing stones at him. The intimate scenes in the trailer are creating quite a buzz... I wish they had shown more of the story, instead of the sizzling scenes. The film is not about boldness or intimacy. Even Alone was not really only about me being presented in a certain way, because eventually the story fizzles out and this is what remains with the audience. In this one, the plot is so strong that other things will take a backseat. I guess, since the franchise is like that, it's being promoted a certain way.

READ: Karan Singh Grover: Don't think 'Hate Story 3' will affect my image

Are you apprehensive about doing bold scenes?

I feel it's scary and uncomfortable as I am a reserved guy. It is not the favourite part of my work. But as professionals, we follow the director's vision and do what he wants. We have to be extra careful while shooting these scenes because we cannot do it over and over again. Thankfully, my next is a funny film that is within my comfort zone.




Does it help if you are friendly with your co-star?

Not really. It's not about your friendship with the co-star but your equation with the director and the whole team. As actors, we need to do our parts exactly the way they have visualised it, because if we don't, we have to keep doing it many times over.

Have you had a hate story in your real life as well?

Hate is a very strong and heavy emotion, probably as strong as love. I don't think I can live with hatred. If something bad happens, you feel bad about it, you forgive and move on. There's no hatred.

READ: 'Hate Story 3' music turns up the heat

So you are the kind who forgives and forgets?

I never forget anything and that's the problem. I wish I could. I am not vindictive. I forgive but I don't forget, ever. Hatred bogs you down. There is more to life than that.

What is the one thing you hate about yourself?

I trust people easily and I am a bad judge of character. I see good in others even when it's not there and sometimes I feel let down. But I don't know if I should change that about myself and become more practical. I have to see something good in everything.

For latest Bollywood updates follow us on Twitter >>> @TOIEntertain

For the latest in Bollywood news, like us on Facebook >>> TOIEntertain

What annoys you about other people?

I don't like pretentious, two-faced people. Everyone has a right to say or behave the way they want to, but I can't fathom how people can pretend to be somebody else.

What's your relationship status with Bipasha Basu?

She is very dear, very close to me. We spend a lot of time together.

Are you in a serious relationship with her?

Let's just say that she is really dear to me and I feel a lot of love for her. She is lovely. (smiles)

What is it about her that you like the most?

She is a child at heart. What you see is what you get. She's a simple girl. I think some people are born with an aura and energy that is so pure. Everything about her is like that.

What binds you together...

We both are very emotional. She is relatively more practical but we have a lot in common. We both like to travel, work out and eat. Trust me, we both are foodies.

After two failed marriages, do you still believe in the institution?

I have not lost faith. I believe in the institution of marriage. It's a beautiful thing, but I have been unlucky. That doesn't mean there's something wrong with it. Sometimes you make wrong decisions in life.

Hate Story 3's promo bears an uncanny resemblance to Hollywood film Indecent Proposal. Are the two similar?

There's no similarity except for the line really. That's a small part of it. The resemblance is just about the line, where he (Robert Redford) wants to sleep with the other person's (Woody Harrelson's) wife (Demi Moore). Apart from that, why my character does what he does is different.

How different is this film from the previous two installments?

Hate Story as a franchise is about revenge and the genre is erotic thriller. This story is different from the previous two films. While the first two were about revenge from the female perspective, this is from the man's perspective. There are so many twists in the film that it keeps you guessing.