Baba Sehgal back, but in a new ishtyle

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Posted: 19 years ago
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Baba Sehgal back, but in a new ishtyle

The original rapper of Indian music is back. In the '90s, Baba Segal became hot property after belting out Thanda thanda pani. He even tried his hand in Bollywood with Miss 420, but couldn't make a name for himself as an actor. After an almost four-year hiatus — "I was in the US doing shows for Broadway," he says — Baba has returned to sing, and of course, act some more in India.

He will be making his debut on the small screen in Contiloe Films' new serial, Yeh Dil Chahe More (YDCM), which is slated to go on air on December 19 on Star One.

My character, Akshay, is the son of a rich businessman. His sister Tara, played by Chandana Sharma, runs away from her wedding. Akshay being very protective and possessive about his sister gives chase to bring her back and what happens thereafter forms the crux of the story," informs Baba, and adds, "YDCM will be India's first serial in the road show genre. The story takes place on the move as the two central characters keep trying to run away as far as possible from people." Was it his earlier failure in films that made Baba choose the boob tube this time? & nbsp;

He vehemently disagrees: "Star called me and offered this role. I felt it was a great opportunity so took it up. Akshay's character is very comic as well and I love doing comedy. But that does not mean I've given up Bollywood entirely. I play a villain with comic shades in director Vicky Ranawat's film Thodi Masti Thodi Dhoom that also stars Hrishitta Bhatt and Sanjay Kapoor. This will probably release in May."

With Baba, music cannot be too far behind. A hip hop bhangra album is next. "I hope to release Welcome To Mumbai in January. It has eight songs composed by me.

The album has been named keeping in mind my return to Mumbai," says the actor-singer who is now looking forward to getting offers of serious roles. He is both excited and apprehensive about his comeback vehicle. "Although I am looking forward to facing my fans again, I am also aware that I'll be competing with people half my age. However, I have my fingers crossed about being accepted yet again," says Baba.

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Baba sehgal really rocked in the first episode. He really does have a thing for comedy, he just needs to stop trying too hard.

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