'Money is not my first priority' - Vivan

Model, veejay and now a TV actor, Vivan Bhatena claims that a rewarding career and job satisfaction can take care of monetary worries. The charming actor admits upfront that "money is not a priority" and "working hard" is more important.

Even if that means, working round the clock for two prime time dailies (Maayka and Choona Hai Aasman). Considering he is playing the lead role in one of the serials and the bad guy in another, does Vivan even relate to the characters? "I am a lot like Shabd in Maayka. I am very relaxed, fun loving and chilled out," he offers.

Any off-screen chemistry with co-star Neha Bamb? And the dashing actor surprises you with a predictable, "We are good friends. There are even times when we fights like cats and dogs, but we patch up quickly. Sharing good rapport with your co-star helps make the scenes look convincing,"
he says.

The most important thing on his agenda is to get his Hindi right, he says. "I have been working in TV serials for a long time and I can see my spoken Hindi is getting better. It is a constant battle but I am rehearsing. There used to be times when I'd use a lot of English with Hindi, but that's changing," he admits.

On the personal front, Vivaan's getting married to longtime girlfriend Nikhila Palat on the 27th of this month. "I am busy with the arrangements for my marriage and I am very excited," he blushes.