Now that Iqbal Khan has said goodbye to Ektaa Kapoor, Balaji Telefilms is hunting for a replacement for its daily show 'Karam Apna Apna' (Star Plus).
So who qualifies? The brief apparently is a magnetic fantasy figure for middle-class housewives. One name that instantly propped up was that of actor and now 'Bigg Boss' (Sony) celebrity Aryan Vaid who in the past played a gigolo in the film 'Mr 100 Percent'.
Balaji was keen about Aryan replacing Iqbal. "Regretfully, I've declined that offer," confesses Aryan. Incidentally, post 'Bigg Boss' that's not the only show Aryan has refused.
He has also declined lead roles in the show 'Durgesh Nandini' (Sony) and in Arjun Rampal's Chasing Ganesha Productions.
Aryan, still in the news for his will-he-won't-he liaison with 'Bigg Boss' inmate Anupama Verma is in two minds about television.
"I'm not sure whether I'm ready for television when my career in films is still undecided," he confesses.
He adds, "I've wrapped up my work in Anil Sharma's 'Apne' where I play the antagonist opposite the Deols - Dharamji (Dharmendra), Sunny and Bobby. I underwent rigorous kick-boxing training for the part. Now I wait for the verdict."
Aryan's other film on-the-floors is 'Simran' where he co-stars with Pakistani actor Meera. "It's about astrology and how it affects relationships in present times," says Aryan.
"I'm being offered obscene amounts of money to do television, all thanks to the exposure 'Bigg Boss' offered me.
I'm presently negotiating one serial for Milind Soman's software company. It only requires four months of my time. Besides it's an out-and-out romantic subject. I don't mind a bit of added romance in my life," says Aryan cheekily.
That brings us to the status quo of his relationship with Anupama. Aryan gets tight-lipped.
"Enough damage has been done by the consistent speculation. Agreed our friendship started on camera. That doesn't mean it should continue being monitored," he says.
Apparently, the lady wants the relationship to take its own course
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