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HITEN TEJWANI : IT IS EASY TO BE FORGOTTEN
Hiten Tejwani is the epitomy of the idea new age man: Intelligent, compassionate and respectful; the perfect mix for a perfect family and a less-than-perfect start.
It was in his final year at college when he decided to give acting a shot as "A good response while doing college theater had me thinking: 'Why not give it a shot?'"
A professional portfolio later (he sent it to ABCL), he was invited for an audition. He managed to reach the final round and that would've been it. Undeterred, he turned to modeling, featuring in close up renew and coke ads. Then it was back to Balaji with his portfolio. He was offered a small role in Ghar ek mandir, followed by appearances in KSKS and KKR. "The small role were discouraging. But I decided to put in my best, he says.
Patience certainly paid off, as he landed the main lead in Kutumb, Kkusum and Kyunki… soon followed, along with two motives – Krishna Cottage (a Balaji production) and Jogger's park.
"I never thought I'd be so successful, especially since I'd stumbled into this career. It only strengthens my belief that hard work pays," he says. "There's so much competition, I'm lucky to have survived four years here. So many flash-in-pan 'stars' are not even seen today. But it's scary to think of these things. I just concentrate on my current work and let life take its own course."
Like most Tokay TV actors, movies are in the offing. "But no typical bollywood movie. I want to work with experimental directors like ram gopal verma. I only want strong roles, where I can exhibit my talent and make a mark," he enthuses.
Success apart, the industry has also won him his life partner Gauri Pradhan. And he now lives the appropriately good life. He's swapped his indica for Honda City and has bought himself a home. "This growth is part of any career," he shrugs. But not so common is the need of always look good and be spotted at the right parties. "That's he way this industry operates,"
Star Struck: After performing at Navratri functions in USA, he's developed a huge NRI fan following. But I realized how much they loved me, when I was presented with a collage of photographs of my complete US-stay," he remarks. "There's also a regularly updated 'kutumblovers' website.
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