Chat transcript-Pawan[Ajit of ADHM]

Transcript of LIVE CHAT with TV actor, Pawan Shankar at 12 noon on Thursday, July 21, 2005 in Mumbai

Pawan Shankar
TV actor

"Siddhant is the closest to my heart because its my debut role and the character is doing something for the society."

Karan> How did Siddhant come your way?
Pawan Shankar > It was four rounds of audition and still the channel was not very sure that a new guy can carry off such a powerful role but when they saw the first episode they all were so happy for taking a chance.

Cooldude > How difficult is to play central role in serial?
Pawan Shankar > It is not difficult... It is all frame of mind and you have to prepare yourself for it.

Ishrant> Is it true that you were approached to play the role of Sujal in Kahiin To Hoga after Rajeev Khandelwal walked out?
Pawan Shankar > Ya, it is true but I had date problems so couldn't do it.

Cutecapric > Whats your dream role?
Pawan Shankar > The role which Mr Bachchan played in Don and also in Sharabi .

Baby> What's your role in the feature film White Noise?
Pawan Shankar > There was film within a film and I played the hero.

Sara> Are you fine with doing saas-bahu serials?
Pawan Shankar > No because its a lot of monotony and life is too short to spend so much time on one role.

Nama > Out of the roles you played on the small screen, which one is closest to your heart and why?
Pawan Shankar > As of now Siddhant is the closest to my heart because its my debut role and the character is doing something for the society.

Clod > Are you very choosy about what assignments you take. Or you just take whatever comes your way?
Pawan Shankar > I am very choosy in terms of the growth of the character and how imp the charcter is for teh whole plot

Giva > Do you identify with any of your onscreen characters? Which one and why?
Pawan Shankar > No I don't identify with my character. The only similarity is the risk-taking attitude of Siddhant .

Prince-Charming> What sort of portrayals do you personally prefer to do?
Pawan Shankar > Man of less words.

Sahshi > Among the roles that you've played which is your favourite character and why?
Pawan Shankar > As of now Siddhant. It is my debut role and is my favourite character because of the qualities that Siddhant possess.

Mayuri > How did you feel when you were facing the camera for the first time?
Pawan Shankar > I was not at all nervous in fact I was looking into the camera.

Suhas > What goes into enhancing the performance from the one that is given in the script?
Pawan Shankar > What script writers can't see, the actor has to look into, that's the deeper perspective of that character.

Sign Off Message > Nothing is impossible. If you can dream it, you can achieve it. Love Pawan