He auditioned for another role, but eventually landed with this one and the actor is glad about that. "After I finished the audition, they called to inform me that I had auditioned for the wrong role. They told me both the characters were negative, but they wanted me to play Rohit, who is more evil. I am happy that I am playing Rohit, who is absolutely evil," he laughs.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv-/Mazher-to-play-villain/articleshow/6227842.cms