rahil's interview

High on acting

Meet Rahil Rahil Azam, the software engineer from Bangalore turned superhero of small screen, who hit telly stardom with Hatim

Just one name sums up his nationwide popularity - Hatim. The role skyrocketed him to fame and made this Bangalore boy a known face on Indian television. Meet Rahil Azam. Ambitious and confident, Rahil is thirsty for more. This software engineer turned superhero of small screen spoke to Metrolife about the life of a TV artist, films and more.

What brings you to Bangalore?

I came here to celebrate Bakr-id with my family. Bangalore is my home. I studied at Clarence High School and graduated from BMS College of Engineering.

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How is Mumbai treating you?

Mumbai is my second home. I have stayed there for seven years now. People are very helpful. It's like going from one home to the other.

A peek into your role as Hatim.

When I signed Hatim, it was the only solo male project on Indian television. Sagars of the Ramayan fame were producing it. The serial's re-runs hammered the TRPs everywhere. It was only then that I received success. I can say that Hatim was on a par with The Lord of The Rings.

Is there any role that you wish to perform on TV?

I cannot think of anything bigger than Hatim. It has been two years since the serial ended but people still refer to me as Hatim. Children ask me for my sword and autograph as Hatim.

Other projects?

I am playing modern day's Karan in a serial called Saarthi. I am also a part of Resham Dankh, which is a story about the obessesive love between a father and son. Then there is Betiyaan Apni Ya Paraya Dhan where I play a tapori. I have earlier worked in soaps like Bhabhi, Achanak and Kahin Kissi Roz and Yeh Meri Life Hai.

How is Ekta Kapoor to work with?

I had done a cameo for Kahin Kissi Roz. It was fantastic. I define her as a writer's delight. It is a myth that she does not pay her stars. Viewers may crib but continue to watch the saas-bahu soaps.

How well are TV artistes paid?

TV actors are paid in two ways - per day for a daily soap and per episode for a weekly. In the early 90s, newcomers would get Rs 500 per day or Rs 1000 per episode. Today newcomers get at least Rs 5000 per day.

Any TV actor you admire?

Kiran Karmarkar who played the role of Om in Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki. He is an effortless actor.

Has modelling taken a backseat?

Modelling was a route to enter the glamour world. Acting is my passion. I have grown up emoting in front of my mirror.

Are you interested in Bollywood?

I would love to be the hero of the masses. Honestly, films are not going to sell in my name because people will see me only as a TV artiste. I would like to begin by playing the second lead. And I will never leave TV.

What is your aim?

To direct films. I love Ramesh Sippy's Shakti starring Dilip Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Rakhi. Every week I watch the film from different angles like acting, editing, camera angles and then lighting. The film is an institution.

Smita Balram Kumar

guess what....... he too is a bangalorean like me and i saw him in a mall 3 days back.......i thought i was hallucinating but when i read this article in the paper today morning i realised tht i indeed had seen him........i hope i could put up his pic tht had come along with this article.......he looks like a greek god in it with his unshaven look😳 😳 😳

thabks for sharing...hmmm that means he is still in saarthi

thanks a lot for the article

Thnks for the article Preeti!

n wow u saw him...Mus b amazing 2 c an actor in real life...

In btwn, he mentioned hes in Saarthi...Does it mean v can still hope 4 him to cum back frm his trip?

Teesha

its great news, because i honestly feel the story of saarthi always foward when hes around 👏 but i hope he comes back soon

I so love Rahil. He really is such a darling. 😳

Thanks for the article. 😃

teesha i too hope he comes back.....but he has also mentioned reshan dankh here even though the serial has gone off-air......i am so confused 😕

Originally posted by: preeti_saarrthi

teesha i too hope he comes back.....but he has also mentioned reshan dankh here even though the serial has gone off-air......i am so confused 😕

thats a gud point! may b the interview was taken awhile b4 its written date🤔 n only got published now😕

no tht's not possible coz i saw him just 3 days b4 the interview........i think he just mentioned the serials he has worked in

o thanx a lot for this preeti! i'm sorry to reply sooo late but i agree with u that that RAHIL LOOKS LIKE GREEK GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😉 he's sooooooooooo cute ❤️