Mansee, Kunal love singing Remi-ed tunes

While most youngsters will say that Remix on Star One is one of their favourite shows, for Chembur's Mansee Deshmukh and Kunal Kapoor the show is more than that.

That's because they essay the characters of Latika and Varun, respectively, in this teen show. metro speaks to the duo about their transformation in the second season of the popular series, their future plans and their real calling.

I want my viewers to love me, says Mansee

Mansee Deshmukh always knew she would make it big in the glamour world. Says this 21-year-old TYBMM student of Swami Vivekananda College, "Though I am not professionally trained in acting, I always wanted to be a part of the glamour industry."

She adds the role of Latika just fell into her kitty. "I had auditioned for a show for a company called Rose Audio Visual. I was surprised when I learnt that I was chosen to play the character of Latika, the daughter of the principal of Maurya Heights."

Telling us more about her second avtaar in the second season which began this month, Mansee says, "Latika has got new friends and though her character has transformed slightly, she still remains the bad girl. I just hope my viewers like the new Latika."

Mansee, who is happy playing Latika at the moment, says she wants to make a mark in Bollywood. "I want to be recognised as a good actress in the future. I am also looking forward to working with Ram Gopal Varma," she concludes.

I'm no shy guy, says Kunal

Kunal Kapoor, a Vasant Park resident, always wanted to be behind the camera. "Direction is my real passion. I want to make films one day," says the 23-year-old. When asked why is he playing the boy-next-door Varun in Remix, he says, "I just wanted to try my hand at acting, so I auditioned for the show and was chosen to play the role of Varun."

This former call centre employee adds, "Acting has also been a great learning experience. I have become more mature and responsible. It's nice when people on the street recognise you and ask for autographs."

Kunal, who loves making trips to Lonavala and also to Goa on his bike, says, "The viewers will see a more confident Varun in the second season. He will no longer stammer, wear smart clothes and might even have a new girlfriend."

About his future plans, Varun says, "Though I want to move to direction, I also want to continue acting, especially in Remix as it's my first show."