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Aditya Redij, who has impressed one and all with his
stellar performances in Na Aana Is Des Laado and
Sawaare Sabke Sapne Preeto, is now enthralling the TV
audience essaying rustic and rugged Prithvi in Junoon -
Aisi Nafrat, Toh Kaisa Ishq (Beyond Dreams).
Aditya speaks about his ongoing
role, his co-star Mouni (Roy), his producers Yash and
Mamta Patnaik, his hobbies and a lot more. Excerpts:
What's your feeling on Junoon - Aisi Nafrat, Toh Kaisa
Ishq crossing 100 episodes?
(smiles) I feel very proud and happy and would like to
congratulate everyone who have put in their hard work
into this. As a matter of fact, everyone who has worked
behind the scenes should be appreciated and
congratulated for they have created a wonderful
character called Prithvi which I am really fortunate to
play.
Did you prepare for the role of Prithvi?
(pauses) I did prepare to play this character. My
producers narrated it to me and after that, I used to
visualize about the looks that Prithvi would sport and
what would his mannerisms be like. Without giving a
second thought I immediately started working on my
look and it took me two months to grow the moustache.
What advice would you give to Prithvi if you happened
to meet him?
I would advise him to chill for a while as he is just too
hot tempered.
Is it a challenge to play Prithvi?
Yes, it is a very challenging and a tough role. In fact, I
never imagined enacting a character like this. That is
where I needed my peace and silence.
What kind of feedback do you get from fans on your
role as Prithvi?
I get various kinds of feedbacks. What viewers
appreciate most about the performance is my mouthing
the dialogues. They like the body language with which I
carry Prithvi and the archetypal walk he has. I don't
walk like that in real life. When my hard work is
appreciated, I really like it.
What kind of roles would you never do?
I would like to do all kinds of roles. I will cross the
bridge when it comes, if I am offered a part which
doesn't appeal to me.
Would you like to play a mushy romantic hero?
Especially after doing a role like that of Prithvi, I would
like to play a soft and romantic hero the next time. That
will indeed be a complete contrast to what I am doing
now. People would thereby get to know the kind of roles
I can do.
Would you like to play a historical character?
I don't think I will get the time to play a historical
character this year as I am busy with Junoon . Later, I
would like to play Emperor Ashoka as his character has
many dimensions. If a biopic on Ashoka is pulled off as
well as Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev , it can be a brilliant
show.
What has it been like to act with Mouni Roy?
Mouni is a very hardworking girl. The first 15 days of
the shoot was a torture but she went through the ordeal
of shooting outdoors in the scorching heat and even ran
on the rocks. It was extremely physically challenging but
she pulled it off well. She gave in her very best. Kudos
to her for essaying such a difficult role.
Please say something about your producers Yash and
Mamta Patnaik?
They have been like friends to me. If I would get stuck
somewhere with either the character or storyline, Mamta
would clarify everything to me. They have been
awesome producers with whom I haven't had any kind
of problems. Working with them has been a pleasure. I
hope to join hands with them again in future.
What are your hobbies?
I love photography, sports and swimming and love to
spend time with my friends. I like to do everything that a
normal person does.
You have learnt a lot about direction while on the sets.
Would you like to
direct TV serials later in life?
I wouldn't mind doing so but I don't think I have the
patience to go ahead. If things don't go my way, I get
upset. That is something I need to take care of. It is true
that I take interest in whatever happens on the sets. I
exactly know where the lights are and know exactly
where to position myself before the director instructs me.
It helps an actor a lot if he is acquainted with the
technical details of the shooting process.
stellar performances in Na Aana Is Des Laado and
Sawaare Sabke Sapne Preeto, is now enthralling the TV
audience essaying rustic and rugged Prithvi in Junoon -
Aisi Nafrat, Toh Kaisa Ishq (Beyond Dreams).
Aditya speaks about his ongoing
role, his co-star Mouni (Roy), his producers Yash and
Mamta Patnaik, his hobbies and a lot more. Excerpts:
What's your feeling on Junoon - Aisi Nafrat, Toh Kaisa
Ishq crossing 100 episodes?
(smiles) I feel very proud and happy and would like to
congratulate everyone who have put in their hard work
into this. As a matter of fact, everyone who has worked
behind the scenes should be appreciated and
congratulated for they have created a wonderful
character called Prithvi which I am really fortunate to
play.
Did you prepare for the role of Prithvi?
(pauses) I did prepare to play this character. My
producers narrated it to me and after that, I used to
visualize about the looks that Prithvi would sport and
what would his mannerisms be like. Without giving a
second thought I immediately started working on my
look and it took me two months to grow the moustache.
What advice would you give to Prithvi if you happened
to meet him?
I would advise him to chill for a while as he is just too
hot tempered.
Is it a challenge to play Prithvi?
Yes, it is a very challenging and a tough role. In fact, I
never imagined enacting a character like this. That is
where I needed my peace and silence.
What kind of feedback do you get from fans on your
role as Prithvi?
I get various kinds of feedbacks. What viewers
appreciate most about the performance is my mouthing
the dialogues. They like the body language with which I
carry Prithvi and the archetypal walk he has. I don't
walk like that in real life. When my hard work is
appreciated, I really like it.
What kind of roles would you never do?
I would like to do all kinds of roles. I will cross the
bridge when it comes, if I am offered a part which
doesn't appeal to me.
Would you like to play a mushy romantic hero?
Especially after doing a role like that of Prithvi, I would
like to play a soft and romantic hero the next time. That
will indeed be a complete contrast to what I am doing
now. People would thereby get to know the kind of roles
I can do.
Would you like to play a historical character?
I don't think I will get the time to play a historical
character this year as I am busy with Junoon . Later, I
would like to play Emperor Ashoka as his character has
many dimensions. If a biopic on Ashoka is pulled off as
well as Devon Ke Dev... Mahadev , it can be a brilliant
show.
What has it been like to act with Mouni Roy?
Mouni is a very hardworking girl. The first 15 days of
the shoot was a torture but she went through the ordeal
of shooting outdoors in the scorching heat and even ran
on the rocks. It was extremely physically challenging but
she pulled it off well. She gave in her very best. Kudos
to her for essaying such a difficult role.
Please say something about your producers Yash and
Mamta Patnaik?
They have been like friends to me. If I would get stuck
somewhere with either the character or storyline, Mamta
would clarify everything to me. They have been
awesome producers with whom I haven't had any kind
of problems. Working with them has been a pleasure. I
hope to join hands with them again in future.
What are your hobbies?
I love photography, sports and swimming and love to
spend time with my friends. I like to do everything that a
normal person does.
You have learnt a lot about direction while on the sets.
Would you like to
direct TV serials later in life?
I wouldn't mind doing so but I don't think I have the
patience to go ahead. If things don't go my way, I get
upset. That is something I need to take care of. It is true
that I take interest in whatever happens on the sets. I
exactly know where the lights are and know exactly
where to position myself before the director instructs me.
It helps an actor a lot if he is acquainted with the
technical details of the shooting process.
Shiv Shakti
