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TheRager

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Posted: 12 years ago

Film world prejudiced against TV actors: Sushant Singh Rajput

It is now well-known that Deepika Padukone has been selected to star opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Farha Khan's next film Happy New Year. Katrina Kaif was also a contender so was TV actress Ankita Lokhande of Pavitra Rishta fame, who is going steady with actor Sushant Singh Rajput, a former TV actor himself.

When asked for his reaction to his girlfriend losing out a role in a coveted film, Sushant said, "I knew that Ankita was being considered for the role. I feel that there is a lot of prejudice against TV actors in the film world. I have gone through it myself."
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He added, "I am sure it must have been painful to face rejection but the fact that she was considered for such a big opportunity is a big thing in itself." According to Sushant Ankita is not actively looking towards making a career in films for now.

About himself the actor who shot to fame with his debut film Kai Po Che! this year says, "If tomorrow I am not offered good work in films and I come across something exciting on TV then I will take that up. Before television I was doing theatre for five years and if I am offered something challenging in theatre than I will gladly take that up. My love for performing arts overrides the medium in which I have to perform. I may even make a short film and choose to act in that."

From TOI:

Sushant also revealed that his girlfriend and television star Ankita was considered for the upcoming romantic comedy 'Happy New Year' starring Shahrukh Khan."I know she was considered for this film. It's a big film and it feels good that she was considered. It's a big thing," Sushant said.

Ankita became popular after playing the role of Archana Manav Deshmukh in Ekta Kapoor's "Pavitra Rishta".

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Ankita-has-no-issues-with-Sushants-onscreen-kiss/articleshow/21547395.cms?

SSR On Ankita Lokhande Losing A Film Opposite SRK

A few weeks ago, the rumour mill had it that Farah Khan had approached television actress Ankita Lokhande for her next film Happy New Year, opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Apparently, Farah later dropped the idea. When we asked Ankita's beau Sushant Singh Rajput to comment, he said, "I know she was considered for this film. It's a big film and it feels good that she was considered. She is talented and good-looking. I have asked her if she wants to do films but she is not keen right now."

Rajput says it is difficult for a television actor to make the transition to the big screen because it is tough to change perceptions. "Ankita is very talented and very beautiful and I am sure she will get the perfect break when the time is right."

Rajput himself was once a TV actor. So, will he return to TV serials, if given the chance? "Of course! I don't work for fame and money, I work for the passion of cinema. So it doesn't matter if I am acting in films or on TV or doing theater. The day I stop getting interesting work in films, I will return to TV. Right now, the television industry knows I am doing two to three films, so they are not offering me any shows."

http://www.boxofficeindia.co.in/ssr-on-ankita-lokhande-losing-a-film-opposite-srk/

Edited by MrsMalhotra - 12 years ago

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Posted: 12 years ago

He is such an honest guy. He clearly told it in media. I am not his fan but loved his replies

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Ikon

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Posted: 12 years ago

This guy has passion for films... He is not here for just fame and money but for the love for art
I have a feeling he will go a long way... He will do great...

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Posted: 12 years ago

"If tomorrow I am not offered good work in films and I come across something exciting on TV then I will take that up. Before television I was doing theatre for five years and if I am offered something challenging in theatre than I will gladly take that up. My love for performing arts overrides the medium in which I have to perform. I may even make a short film and choose to act in that."

^ Learn something from him Barun Sobti 😃

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SudhaSangeet

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Posted: 12 years ago

Oh poor, I thought Ankita could make it !
dont know from where her name came.

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AshaNegiFan

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Posted: 12 years ago

He is a great guys wish Ankita had the same personality

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AshaNegiFan

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Posted: 12 years ago

Originally posted by: Aishh.
"If tomorrow I am not offered good work in films and I come across something exciting on TV then I will take that up. Before television I was doing theatre for five years and if I am offered something challenging in theatre than I will gladly take that up. My love for performing arts overrides the medium in which I have to perform. I may even make a short film and choose to act in that."

^ Learn something from him Barun Sobti 😃

opposite Braun Sobti should learn from him, MAMR not heard sight of it