Teen brigade takes over telly:Kinjal

Sara Khan, 17, actor, Bidaai
I always wanted to be an actress and I should thank destiny that I got such an early start. In this industry, I don't think age is a factor as long as one works hard. Sometimes staying away from parents seems difficult but when you are in your costume and ready to shoot, you forget everything else. I am in my first year of graduation and I am doing it through correspondence. I study whenever I get free time. But it really does feel good to be successful in the field that you always wanted to be in.

Abhaas Joshi, 17, anchor, Chhote Ustaad
It feels great to have people showering me with love. I guess they chose me to anchor this show as I'm already familiar with the music reality scene. There is a lot of pressure too but when you love your work everything becomes secondary. I'm going to take time off work to go to Jabalpur to write my Class 12 exams soon.

Krystle D'souza, 17, actor, Kahe Naa Kahe
I find it strange that just two months ago I was a simple girl whom no one recognised, but now people know me as Kinjal from Kahe Naa Kahe. But it can get tough sometimes. I have had to shoot for up to 70 hours at a stretch. To ease off the pressure, my co-actors and I do a lot of masti on the sets. I will be writing my Class 12 exams this year. I am studying through correspondence. I take out time from the shoot and study for my exams as I have pledged to complete my graduation.

Rajat Tokas, 17, actor, Dharamveer
I never dreamt of becoming popular at such an early age. I started off early because of the financial condition of my family. When I was playing a small role in the serial Sai Baba, I was offered Prithviraj for a few episodes. the character got popular, my track extended and here I am. Since I love my job, I don't feel any kind of pressure. working for 12-13 hours can be stressful but the team is very co-operative. I am in class 10 right now, so I try to take time out to study.

Abigail, 16, actor Kya Dill Mein Hai
I got this serial by fluke. I just went to the auditions for fun and I got selected! I love it here because the people are helpful. attending lectures can get tough because of my shooting schedules, that's why I am studying class 11 through correspondence.

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