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ted excerpts from the interview.

You’re back on television after six years. Was 'Channa Mereya' all that you were looking for?
Since television is primarily about jodis, there is more scope [to perform] when it comes to romantic dramas vis-a-vis a family-oriented show. With this romantic drama, I got the [quintessential] TV drama, and at the same time, I had the scope to perform. What excited me was that the [makers] wanted me to be creatively involved in [the show], which rarely happens on TV. Also, in the telly world, people think you have to work 30 days a month, 20 hours a day. But [on this show], I work decent hours and have a life outside work. So, when the issues that primarily kept me away from the small screen were sorted, I had no reason to decline the show.

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Was it a prerequisite in your contract?
See, if you are okay with [the long hours, then great]. But [I value] my mental well-being and my love for the craft. If I have to come back to a daily after seven to eight years, I don’t want to return only to make money. I understand TV can get monotonous after a while, but that’s true of everything. I need to enjoy what I am doing. If I can’t be happy, then I don’t want the money I am making on television.

How have you contributed creatively to the show?
When the makers told me Aditya [his character] is a chef, I needed clarity on how much of the chef aspect will be shown. I was told there will be scenes to put across that the story is about two protagonists and their love for food. They made me rehearse with a chef. I wanted to know the nitty-gritties of the profession — how they fold their sleeves while cooking, do they wear anything on their hands when in the kitchen? I used to wear a Pokhraj ring, but I removed it for the show. I also sit on the dialogues with my creative team; they give me the liberty to give them inputs. The best thing about this set is that there is a lot of give-and-take.

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Your character is the formulaic brooding man. Why are makers obsessed with this stereotype?
In television, a happy-go-lucky [character] becomes childish, much like my character Dr. Sid in 'Dill Mill Gayye'. I feel brooding roles work better on television. As per the channel’s [research], women like men who talk less and have mystery about them. In real life, I don’t think you’ll talk to a man because he is brooding. I like essaying Aditya because I have not played such a role in a long time. The last time I played such a part was in Bar Code. I also believe that the brooding leading man works because then it makes it easier to do the sensual moments.

Over the years, has your working style changed?
A lot. I have grown up. Now, I understand the importance of work and have fallen in love with acting. I [struck gold] with 'Remix', which gave me fame and money. I left television because I was not enjoying it. I took a call [to distance myself] for my sanity.

@Bold-these points are so true.

The creative contribution can be seen in Aditya's characterization! He's not shown just a name sake chef! He's really doing his chef thingy at least till now!😆

About brooding men, I don't really agree. Karan's own character in kuch toh log kahenge was so amazingly written! Rohan was a mix of everything! You can't typecast him in one category! I would love to see a lead character like him!❤️

So he did train with a chef...I was wondering about that...I really hope the show does justice to all the story threads it has started with...

Damn

Finally I read something what I thought

He was much better than lead.

I wish Lakers ke faker na bante creatives

Ppl even shipped wahi kritika

Originally posted by: J2lover

About brooding men, I don't really agree. Karan's own character in kuch toh log kahenge was so amazingly written! Rohan was a mix of everything! You can't typecast him in one category! I would love to see a lead character like him!❤️

Did he changed later on? Till I watched he was cute guy who was nidhis friend and knew about mohnish behl.

Her bua dadi wanted to pair him with her but he was just her friend. Did he became broody young man later?

I am really glad Karan mentioned having a good work-life balance as a prerequisite for a project. It’s high time the industry changes it’s gruelling schedule and allows the space to actors to breathe. You can only have love for a craft when it gives you the space to disconnect as well as explore the nuances.

This “working hard and long” is overrated and a mark of a capitalistic society. They have so thoroughly brainwashed generations that people think they have to agree to such unrealistic demands in order to survive and provide for their families.

Never ever sacrifice your health and mental peace to grow an organization. Remember that they are offering you crumbs in exchange for your life and would replace you in a heartbeat.

The modern form of slavery is this capitalistic structure and people have to demand better working conditions across industries collectively. There is power in numbers and I hope more people will realise this.

Originally posted by: shruti46

Did he changed later on? Till I watched he was cute guy who was nidhis friend and knew about mohnish behl.

Her bua dadi wanted to pair him with her but he was just her friend. Did he became broody young man later?

Well he was not just a cute guy. He was witty, funny, smart, emotional and at times cunning too!😎

Later, he fell in love with nidhi and had the guts to propose her as soon as he realized that he was in love. Nidhi ofc didn't accept his proposal so he was respectful enough to be present in her marriage and he went away the day she got married!

Ironically, Rohan had a perfect 'channa mereya' moment!😆😆

But my point is, the writing of that character was so amazing! Rohan had the maturity of a 40 yr old but at the same time he was the perfect entertainer for 24 yr old nidhi😳 I highly recommend people to watch karan's performance was rohan! I loved him so so much!

I wish writers write stories and not characters for Itv. If a story is written taking into consideration people's perspective for a character, the story shapes up differently.

Originally posted by: J2lover

Well he was not just a cute guy. He was witty, funny, smart, emotional and at times cunning too!😎

Later, he fell in love with nidhi and had the guts to propose her as soon as he realized that he was in love. Nidhi ofc didn't accept his proposal so he was respectful enough to be present in her marriage and he went away the day she got married!

Ironically, Rohan had a perfect 'channa mereya' moment!😆😆

But my point is, the writing of that character was so amazing! Rohan had the maturity of a 40 yr old but at the same time he was the perfect entertainer for 24 yr old nidhi😳 I highly recommend people to watch karan's performance was rohan! I loved him so so much!

I wish writers write stories and not characters for Itv. If a story is written taking into consideration people's perspective for a character, the story shapes up differently.

But he was never brooding angry man like CM in KTLK