Sushant gets candid
Sushant Singh Rajput, better known as Manav of Pavitra Rishta, talks to us about the show and his experiences till now:
Sushant's character is getting married on the show, and the actor says he is comfortable with romantic scenes. "In fact, I am going to have my portfolio shot. I will call my own photographer during the wedding sequence. As for any romantic scenes, I have tackled these in past. I was in Shaimak Dawar's academy, where we had to do intimate dance forms. I think it is ok to a certain extent."
And how does his girlfriend react? "I am good observer. Whenever she sees me with someone else, I can see a change in her. She gets possessive, and I have to make her understand that it is my job. To lighten her mood and make her forget, I have taken her for long drives and romantic dinners." Though Sushant's sisters know about his relationship, his parents don't. He adds that he is not ready to marry so soon."
The actor hopes to soon try his luck in films. "I quit my engineering studies in the fourth year. My parents were not happy about, and my father didn't talk to me for many years. Someone advised me to try out theatre, so I joined Barry John. Later, I joined Shiamak Dawar's troupe, and then assisted Alan Amin. I did stunts for Raaz and was involved in production when people from Balaji Telefilms spotted me; they told me I had a good face and could become an actor, and that's how I got my first show." He adds, "I initially wanted to study film in New York, but I am now concentrating on Pavitra Rishta. My plan is to assist some directors first, and then I will try and get into films."
Sushant's father lives in Chandigarh, and he has four sisters, who are all well-settled. "One day, a group of girls came to know where I lived and landed up at my Chandigarh home and asked Dad for my number. That was when he realised that I was doing well, and now we're on talking terms again."
Sushant can also be seen Kis Desh Main Hai Mera Dil.