TOI:Have no diff. with Ekta-Sushi confirms exit

I HAVE NO DIFFERENCES WITH EKTA

Small screen heartthrob Sushant Singh Rajput on why hes quitting his show,his marriage plans and his bond with Ekta Kapoor

Amrita Mulchandani


Hes been an assistant director with Mohit Suri (for Raaz),danced with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in a song sequence in Taal and then moved on to do telly shows,debuting in Ekta Kapoors Kis Desh Mein Hai Mera Dil,following it with a leading role in Pavitra Rishta and two dance reality shows,Jhalak Dikhla Ja 2 and Zara Nach Ke Dikha 2.Sushants stint on his prime time show comes to an end in a few days as the tubes prince charming moves on to newer things.

PARTING NOTE

I am quitting the show,but Id like to say that there are no professional differences between the production house and me.The problem is with me.I feel that Manavs role is not as challenging as it used to be earlier and I had to switch over to something else.If I am not learning something from my work,then its like my professional death.This show has given me everything that an actor aspires for money,fame and recognition,but my priority is not just to add zeros to my cheque.I was stagnating as an actor and I had to move on.I have a lot of offers,but now I want to work for my creative satisfaction.My fuel to live is to try doing different things.

BONDING WITH EKTA

I am thankful to Ekta Kapoor for giving me such a big platform on TV.I am extremely obliged to her.There were a 1,000 other guys who could have portrayed the role better than me and would have commanded less salary.However,I am glad she gave me a chance.I owe a lot to her.I dont know where I will be in the near future,but Ill always be thankful to Ekta.

BEHIND THE CAMERA

Cinematography is my passion.I want to tell a lot of stories,so I can make fun movies
and express myself.I had plans to go to New York and learn a short film-making course,but due to my daily soap it didnt happen.I am trying to get into Oxford University and learn film making.

LOOKING AHEAD

I am taking a break for sometime.Acting is my life.I enjoy performing in front of the camera,so I want to work on improving myself.I am also learning different dance forms.I have started a theatre group.I am concentrating on martial arts too.I dont know what will click,but the process of learning must always continue.I dont differentiate between the big and small screen,so whenever I will be satisfied with my progress,Ill return on screen.People say that TV actors cant make it to Bollywood but according to me,TV actors are more efficient.

NOT WITHOUT MY LOVE

It isnt true that I only want to work with Ankita.I dont mix my personal and professional life.I dont stop her from doing anything and nor does she.We do take each others opinions but at the end the decision to work/not work in a show is ours.We are mature individuals and take our own professional decisions.

MARRIAGE ON THE CARDS

We are happy living in.Marriage is not something we are thinking about now,but it will happen eventually.We Rajputs are men of honour.So if I have made a commitment to someone I will keep my promise.Right now,the word marriage makes me nervous.