Indraneil's first chance!

Indraneil entered the world of television having equipped himself with all that he needs to be a great actor. Luckily for him he landed with the role that he is assured will make his career.

From modelling to music videos, Indraneil's journey from the 1999 Gladrags Contest to Pyar Ke Do Naam has given him immense confidence. Inderneil is in no hurry as he feels he has a long way to go before he settles and analyses his performances on screen!

From the metamorphosis of John Abraham to his first job in Ahmedabad, read on to know about the hunk who is well-prepared and armed to face the competition on small screen. He is out to conquer many hearts in the hope that the audience appreciates his wit, wisdom and work.

Some quickies you must know

First break: Television

First shot: I was comfortable

First day of the shoot: I think I met everybodies' expectations

First dialogue: I don't remember!

First crush: When I was in school

First paycheque: I was paid Rs 5000/- That was when I was in Ahmedabad and I could survive the whole month with that amount!

If not an actor, what would you have been?
I would have been a sportsman. To be precise, I would have been a cricketer.

Your favourite actor…
It has to be Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh and Amitabh Bachchan. I like John Abraham too we were both contestants at Gladrags 1999. I really appreciate the effort he has put to be what he is today, it is a great metamorphosis.

Your favourite food and holiday destination.
I am a strict non-vegetarian! I love Continental food. I like cool places and love London.

Your concept of love
Love to me is the most beautiful thing in the world. There is a misconception that love only happens once! I feel it can happen as many times. Love can happen anywhere, anytime...

Do you believe in love at first sight?
I don't!

The story of Pyar Ke Do Naam... revolves around eternal love and rebirth. How true is rebirth?
I don't know. I have heard stories about it but I don't believe it.

How has life been since you started shooting for the show?
It has been very hectic. There is less time but I am enjoying every bit of it!

Where do you see yourself in a decade?
I have actually not given it a thought.

Your Qualification
I have completed my B Sc in Bio-Chemistry and MBA in marketing. I also took acting lessons at Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Course.

Why did you think you needed an acting course?
I went to the Kishore Namit Kapoor acting course as I think every model needs to go through it, it gives one a firm grounding.

Your first job
It was working in Gujrat Ambuja, for a while... But being an actor was my dream and I wanted to chase my dreams. So I contested in Gladrags. There is no correlation between what I studied and what I am doing right now! As I come from a Bengali family one needs to be academically strong.

Your role model
I never had a role model. Experience teaches you a lot...

Your sun sign
I am a Virgo.

Locations where Pyar Ke Do Naam was shot.
The haveli scenes were shot in Mumbai. The rest of the shoot was in a beautiful place called Wai, where the movie Swades was shot.

Message to all the viewers of STAR Plus?
Please watch the show as there is freshness in the show. Try and fall in love too!