Karan Wahi
Transcript of LIVE CHAT with TV actor, Karan Wahi at 12 noon on Wednesday, July 13, 2005 in Mumbai
Karan Wahi
TV actor
"To get into the skin of the character you have to inculcate the character in yourself"
Drishti> Hey Karan, we hear that your onscreen chemistry is great with Teeya, are you seeing her or someone else?
Karan Wahi > I am not at all seeing her ...initially it was very difficult for that chemistry to happen but as time has gone by the onscreen chemistry has become better. I am not seeing anyone else .
Dawn> How did you get into acting?
Karan Wahi > I am a Delhite. I was in college and just auditioned for Remix and got selected .
Jazmine > What are your plans for the near future Karan?
Karan Wahi > Right now I will continue with Remix ...but in future I would love to do films .
Heba > From all the roles that you played and are still playing, which one is your favourite?
Karan Wahi > I have just played one role...this is my first project. And I love the role of Ranveer .
Juhi > Are you working on any other projects or are you planning to?
Karan Wahi > No not as yet, as currently the contact I have signed forbids me to do any other project for the moment. I would love to do new projects once my contract gets over .
Aashi > Hey Karan I am a big fan of yours. You rock. How did you get the chance to act in Remix
Karan Wahi > Thank you so much. As I said earlier ...I auditioned for this character and got the role .
Dawn > Amongst your co-stars whom do you enjoy working most with?
Karan Wahi > dawn I love working with everyone. They are fun to work with .
Karanwahirocks > How difficult is it for you to cope up wit your acting and books?
Karan Wahi > I am doing my B. Com from Delhi University. It is difficult but I am doing it through correspondence so I just take exams .
Lolo > If you were not an actor what would you be?
Karan Wahi > A cricketer ...I was always into cricket. I have even played state level cricket .
Rosy > How do Bollywood filmmakers react to Indian TV stars? Do they give them any importance? Do they watch TV? How aware are they about TV serials and actors?
Karan Wahi > Believe me they watch TV because I've got calls from Production Houses who are making movies. They really like our work and I guess TV today has become very big .
Your_fan > Out of the characters that you have enacted, which one do you really relate to?
Karan Wahi I do relate to Ranvir as this is the only character I have played. Playing Ranvir day and night I have somewhere down the line become like Ranvir, I get angry very quickly like Ranvir.
Defmale > How much do you relate with the characters your play?
Karan Wahi > Playing Ranvir day and night. I have become like Ranvir. To get into the skin of the character you have to inculcate the character in yourself .
Buzo> In the last decade how much has the TV industry changed?
Karan Wahi > It has changed a lot. Today people watch TV everyday. So they see more of us on a daily basis. The type of roles has become more important ...and people have started taking TV seriously .
Arjun punj > How is it working with Shweta Gulati in Remix ?
Karan Wahi > Its fun working with Shweta. Shweta being a little more experienced actor than me has helped me to grow as an actor. She is s very nice to work with .
Koffeewithkanak > If you are offered with a melodramatic daily soap with Ekta Kapoor would you accept it?
Karan Wahi > I will accept the role only if I like my character and if I think I can do justice to the role .
Your_fan > What do you do in your spare time?
Karan Wahi > Sleep, hang out with my friends and I am a video game freak .
Jil > What is it that you like the most about acting?
Karan Wahi > The thing I like most about acting is that there is something new to act every time and to play someone you are not, is the challenge .
Your_fan > Who is your favourite Bollywood actor and actress?
Karan Wahi > There aren't any favourites but I do like Shahrukh Khan and Amitabh Bachan. Amongst the actresses I like Amisha Patel .
Anvesha > What kind of a relationship do you share with Priya Wal off-screen? Are the two of you good friends?
Karan Wahi > We are very good friends .Everyone calls us bro and sis. There are some things which are very common between us, like we get ill on the same day, we have allergies to the same things and people think we resemble each other. She is a sweetheart .
Defmale > If you are asked to change something in the TV industry what it would be?
Karan Wahi > There is nothing to be changed as the TV industry is doing very well .
Guest10 > Karan, what's Aman's (who is your roommate on the show) real name?
Karan Wahi > His name is Saurav Jain .
Sunflower > Are TV actors really so desperate to get into films that they are willing to accept any role in bollywood?
Karan Wahi > I don't think that TV actors are desperate to accept any films but there are certain TV actors who have the capability to become an actor. So why not give it a try?
Ankeet_shah > Isn't it difficult being an actor? Working 16-18 hrs a day can drive anyone crazy! How do you manage?
Karan Wahi > It is difficult because there is no personal life. But at the end of the day fame is what we wanted so to get something we have to give up on certain things .
Pinks > Hey, how is your relationship with Siddhant (Arjun) who is your rival onscreen?
Karan Wahi > Rivalry is just onscreen. We are very good friends off-screen .
Indira > What are your forthcoming serials . Are you doing any films?
Karan Wahi > I am just continuing with Remix right now .
Ankeet_shah > Being an actor in the best teen soap ( Remix ), you are like a role model of sorts! Do you enjoy having this status?
Karan Wahi > I love it. I was lucky to get this role and I promise to put my 100 percent in the role so that people keep on loving me .
Sign Off Message > Keep watching Remix ...tell us what you like, don't like and just love us. Love Karan .
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