CHAT TRANSCRIPT OF VIKAS SETHI(SWAYAM)

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Swayam Vikas on chat

It was Vikas Sethi live in action in indya.com's chat room. The room was abuzz with activity, read on to know for yourself.

indya: A very good evening to all the chat-busters gathered out there! We are back with another big chat on indya.com. This time with us, is Vikas Sethi. Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Oops, Deewanapan... Some of his films to name.

The Swayam in Kahiin to Hoga on STAR Plus needs no introduction. He will be joining us in sometime. Meantime, you can start posting your questions... Hi Vikas, Good evening and welcome to the chat today!


indya: Are you ready to take the questions from your fans?

Vikas Sethi: Yes, I am ready.
raha: What is Vikas Sethi as a person?
Vikas Sethi: I am a very cool guy. I don't think much when I work but I am focused.
guest8: Your dream role?
Vikas Sethi: I think I would love to play Amitabh's role in Agnipath.
vikas_fan: Your first crush...
Vikas Sethi: Long back!!! It was way back in school and she was my senior! I don't even rememeber her name but...
guest12: What do you love the most in life?
Vikas Sethi: I can't say I love my mother more but I love my family!
guest33: If not an actor you would be...
Vikas Sethi: An Air Force pilot
pinto: What do you like the most about Ekta Kapoor shows?
Vikas Sethi: They are rich looking shows, she has changed the persona. People used to say she is into Saas-bahu sagas, they are still running and people love them even now.
guest33: How did you enter the Balaji camp?
Vikas Sethi: I knew someone in the camp, they said I would suit the character of Swayam, so I went and met Ekta and she liked me.
guest24: How was it to act in the movie Oops?
Vikas Sethi: It was a great experience
guest24: How is Deepak Tijori as a director?
Vikas Sethi: He is very good and it was a good learning experience. He is a very good director
willy: There was a lot of buzz about the move Oops because it dealt with an unsual story! What did you feel about all that talk about the movie?
Vikas Sethi: It was a story about relationships and people didn't understand... It was a clean story but was misundertood.
indu_pindu: Your favourite actor
Vikas Sethi: Robert Di Niro and Big B always
raha: How was Vikas as a child?
Vikas Sethi: Very calm, very matured, I never used to trouble my mom.
dolly: Tell us more about your family?
Vikas Sethi: We are a small family comprising of my mom, younger brother, my wife and my pet!
guest15: When and where did you meet your wife?
Vikas Sethi: We were partying together with a couple of friends in a place called Jolly Roggers. We met through common friends. We belong to the same city called Chandighar, too. So it just clicked!
guest15: What is the best thing about your wife?
Vikas Sethi: She is really strong! She has been with me all the time... Especially when I went through a bad phase last year.
kk23: How was Kareena Kapoor as a co-star?
Vikas Sethi: She was good, she made me feel comfortable and it was nice.
guest02: Did you enjoy being part of movies like Deewanapan and Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gham?
Vikas Sethi: Yeah! Everything is an experience, good things and bad things together... is nice.
guest23: Deewanapan and KKKG released in 2001 and you came back with Oops in 2003. Was that break in between intentional?
Vikas Sethi: Yes, it was indeed a long break. I had played small roles in these two movies and came back to play a lead in the movie Oops!
guest11: Why were you given names like Rocky and Robbie in the two movies you did? Is it because of your image of a happy-go-lucky, rich, spoilt-brat?
Vikas Sethi: May be because of my looks!
guest34: I watched John Abraham on Koffee with Karan and he had mentioned that Karan Johar had offered your role of Robbie in KKKG to him, that which he refused to do. Do you think you are lucky to be part of the movie?
Vikas Sethi: Ahh... I would not like to say anything!
neeru: I heard that you recently purchased a 1,600 sq. ft. flat in Meghdoot Towers, off Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri - and that Amna Sheriff is your neighbour! Tell us more!
Vikas Sethi: ... And I am her neighbour!
willy: Which is your favourite holiday destination
Vikas Sethi: Jamaica
guest48: Your favourie food...
Vikas Sethi: Anything Indian and Italian, I love to be fit!
guest35: How do you spend your free time?
Vikas Sethi: I like going out with my friends, Shabbir is my good friend.
willy: Favourite movie...
Vikas Sethi: Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro
guess_who: How do you spend time with your family?
Vikas Sethi: I spend most of my free time at home, we get very less time together. We go out for a small dinner or a long drive.
bob_bob: Who is your favourite co-star on screen
Vikas Sethi: Shabbir Ahluwalia
guest20: We would like to know more about your future projects
Vikas Sethi: There are couple of projects but I don't wish to disclose anything right now.
guest51: If given a chance, would you accept the role of Rishi in Kahiin To Hoga?
Vikas Sethi: Why not? I would love to.
guest28: You and Rishi are both given songs in Kahiin To Hoga... What do you think of the trend to adopt movie-songs, now-a-days?
Vikas Sethi: It was really new! And Yes, I like it.
guest46: Vikas, what are your hobbies?
Vikas Sethi: I love watching films, I read a lot and I play cricket on Sundays.
willy: Do you envy any of your co-stars?
Vikas Sethi: No, I am not envious. I am very happy with whatever I get.
bob_bob: What do you have to say about Amna Sheriff?
Vikas Sethi: Amna is a very dear friend of mine, she is a thorough professional. Both of us are professionals and we love to work together.
tomcat: According to you, the best director in Bollywood...
Vikas Sethi: Sanjay Leela Bansali, of course, I just love his work!
ool: Who do you think is the best co-star in your shows, other then Amna and Shabbir?
Vikas Sethi: Nisha Sareen
guest: How was the experience of being in Kyun Hota Hai Pyar?
Vikas Sethi: It's was lovely... We were eight of us, it was great fun! It was one hell of an experience. We built a good reputation, it was my first TV show, it was like one big family! Day and night we were together and it was so much fun!
guest13: You favourite music director?
Vikas Sethi: RD Burman
guest49: Where do we see Vikas in another decade?
Vikas Sethi: Moving into a bigger house with lots of money!
guest11: You are a Momma's boy in Kahiin To Hoga, Are you the same in real life too?
Vikas Sethi: Yes, I am, in real life too! I think every son is his Momma's boy. You spend 25 years of your life with your parents, one needs to give them back...
willy: Did you do theatre before coming into the glam field?
Vikas Sethi: No, I did not
milan435: Hi this is Milan for New Zealand, What is your favourite sport?
Vikas Sethi: I love football and cricket too!
minty: What is the most important thing an actor must have?
Vikas Sethi: Sensitive... To understand the character he is playing.
raha: Manoj Bohra or Gurpreet, who do you like as an actor?
Vikas Sethi: I will go for Manoj Bohra.
abracadabra: What do you have to say about the recent twist in Kahiin To Hoga?
Vikas Sethi: I don't know! The show is getting weaker, so Ekta must have given a twist!
guest24: What do you enjoy the most, doing movies or serials?
Vikas Sethi: Both! For an actor it is like a job! I can't complain. Of course, movies are bigger!
guest46: Who is your role model?
Vikas Sethi: I never understood the funda of a role model!
guest35: You have said in one of your interviews that you don't wish to use Vaastu for your home, don't you believe in Vaastu?
Vikas Sethi: It's just a house man! Go live in it!
guest32: You have indeed matured as an actor since 2001! Is it because of the movies or the shows that you have been part of?
Vikas Sethi: I think I can say from Oops I started learning how to act! Then I did two shows which had every sequence for which I had to work hard.
tester: The latest trend in Bollywood is to act in Hollywood movies, will you also be part of any Hollywood flick?
Vikas Sethi: No, I am very happy here!
raha: Whom would you prefer, Mallika Sherawat or Bipasha Basu?
Vikas Sethi: Mallika all the way! Just go for it baby!
guest31: An old movie that you have always loved...
Vikas Sethi: Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi! Oh Madhu Bala, I love her!
teen_love: Ekta has said in one of her interviews that Shabbir is her best friend, is that the only reason why Shabbir is never punished on Kahin To Hoga, even though he does all the bad things?
Vikas Sethi: No! It's the character, he is Sujal's brother! He is a sweet heart to work with. He saw me the first time and he came to me with open arms. He is a gem of a person.
funny_bone: What will you say to your fan who wishes to marry you?
Vikas Sethi: You are couple of years late, darling!
raha: Tell us about your pet labrador, Louis Figo?
Vikas Sethi: He is my jaan
willy: Does your pet have a girlfriend?
Vikas Sethi: We are finding one. (laughs)
ool: Your movie Modh, produced by Reality Cinemagic banner and directed by Rahul Kapoor, who is also the director of Love Guru, is said to be on hold. When will it release and what is your role in it?
Vikas Sethi: I can't disclose much. You guys will need to wait for the release.
guest44: Who do you support for this year's Soccer World Cup? I am for Brazil...
Vikas Sethi: I will go for Brazil and don't worry, they will win this time too!
guest5: Favourite location in India...
Vikas Sethi: Ludiana, I can go back to my roots anytime.
guest37: Alone in a deserted island with just one wish, what will it be?
Vikas Sethi: Get the party going on! Get all the people and let's start the party.
guest16: Most cunning thing you ever did in your life?
Vikas Sethi: I am not cunning
guest: What's your message to our Finance Minister?
Vikas Sethi: I have not seen the budget yet, is it out? He is doing his job, let him do it, man!
guest01: If you were the Prime Minister of India, the first thing that you will do?
Vikas Sethi: I would be strict and would check all the files and go to the office, regularly.
tomcat: According to you, who is your favourite on-screen couple?
Vikas Sethi: Shah Rukh-Kajol, Sujal-Kashish
simi: If you got to pick a Hollywood star, with whom would you like to work with?
Vikas Sethi: Brat Pitt, I will make him understand what India is all about.
guest27: And what about Angelina?
Vikas Sethi: I can do anything for Angelina Jolie
abracadabra: Which is your favourite channel and why?
Vikas Sethi: STAR Plus, because I work for it!
guest45: Who inspires you?
Vikas Sethi: Everybody I meet inspires me. You can pick small things from everyone.
guest32: Favourite colour
Vikas Sethi: Blue, black and white
guest21: How did you propose to your wife?
Vikas Sethi: When my grand father was alive she used to come home, one day he said Jangi kudi hai marry her! She also got Rs. 51/- as shagun from him, and we got married.
guest43: Any regrets in life?
Vikas Sethi: Not at all
guest35: How did you celebrate this Valentines day?
Vikas Sethi: We went out to a friends house for dinner.
guest23: How much was your first pay cheque? How did you feel?
Vikas Sethi: It was Rs. 10,000/- I bought lots of clothes and it felt great. I just loved the feeling
willy: Where do you like to hangout most?
Vikas Sethi: At home
wat23: Vikas I am a big fan of yours, when is your birthday?
Vikas Sethi: 12 May 1976, Taurean
vikky: Which is your favourite show on TV?
Vikas Sethi: The Great Indian Laughter Challenge
sunny: Who do you think is the best looker in Hollywood?
Vikas Sethi: Angelina Jolie of course!
guest34: The most embarrassing moment...
Vikas Sethi: A fan came up to me and said "I wish you were gay!". So, I said, "I am not, sorry... Your wish will not come true".(laughs)
indya: The last few questions... Don't miss your chance!

guest45: Which is the favourite dish?
Vikas sethi: The first dish my wife made. She got a sauce from London and she made a dish and said now eat! It was Pasta.
politically_correct: If you got a chance to be someone else for a day...
Vikas Sethi: I would love be the President of United States
guest28: If you were living in Germany during Hitler's regime, would you fight or run away from him...
Vikas Sethi: I would run away, mere ko great nahi banna hai!
abracadabra: What do you have to say about Gurpreet?
Vikas Sethi: He is a nice guy. He is my co-star and I like him
guest18: If you would want to act in a regional movie, which language would you choose?
Vikas Sethi: Mother tongue, Punjabi
politically_correct: If you became the Prime Minister of India...
Vikas Sethi: First thing I would do is safai of the country and I would do something for population control.
guest_best: Who is your favourite cricketer?
Vikas Sethi: David Gower
guest46: Your dream...
Vikas Sethi: India should be the top most country in the world. I am very patriotic!
guttu: Who is your favourite actress?
Vikas Sethi: Madhu Bala
guest35: What is the best part of Vikas?
Vikas Sethi: I am having good fun! I would love to be born as Vikas, I love myself.

indya: We have come to the end of yet another eventful chat on indya.com. Thank you Vikas for having joined us. Any last messages to your fans? Email id that they can contact you at?

Vikas Sethi: Keep watching me. I will work hard... Have fun and I love you all!

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