ronit roy oshiwara resident

He is every bit the suave businessman off screen that he plays on screen. We are speaking about Ronit Roy aka Rishabh Bajaj (Kasauti Zindagi Kay), aka Mihir Virani (Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi).

Like every newcomer without a godfather, this Oshiwara resident too had to stuggle before he got his first break. His debut film Jaan Tere Naam did good business but a spate of flops ensured that Roy was out of work soon.
He then started his security agency but on the acting front, he decided to be patient. His patience paid off when he was offered Kasauti Zindagi Kay by Balaji Telefilms.

"It feels great to be successful," he says, adding, "But one cannot take success for granted." Roy also confesses, "Unlike other countries we don't shoot according to seasons. Thus it is a challenge to hold the audiences' interest."

Hardwork according to Roy is the key to success for every newcomer. "I'm not in a position to advise any newcomer. But people should not perceive TV as a short cut to success."

Roy moved to Oshiwara in 1993 and believes this area has grown tremendously in the last decade. Besides its proximity to the studios, Ronit also says, "The attitude of the people here is great."

Harshada Rege