An Article on Anas Rashid:

Here's a guy who has no qualms admitting that men do cry and are very soft and weak from inside. And in addition to that Anas Rashid never wanted to be an actor. But today he's enjoying every moment of it.

I did my Master's in Psychology but I never wanted to act. I used to laugh at fellow students who participated in the dramatics," says Anas who studied in Chandigarh.

Anas who started off his career with music videos says his friends forced him to participate in a contest and then he came into acting. "People have always appreciated my screen presence. My friends went and filled my form for the contest which I won, and then I did three music videos."

He then came to Mumbai and waited for three months. "I started off with Kahiin To Hoga . I left Balaji after Kahiin... , and waited because I wanted something bigger and better, and then Prithviraj offer came. I guess my patience paid off in the end." Ask him is he playing an epic hero on the small screen? "We have always read about Prithviraj Chauhan in school text-books, but to play a character so powerful in In-dian history is a real challenge and I am enjoying it." he says.

It was said that Angad Bedi was supposed to play the role of Prithviraj Chauhan before, but later Anas stepped into the role. "It's true — Angad was supposed to do it, but after popularity of Rajat Tokas as young Prithviraj, the director needed someone who looked like him. And I fitted the bill."

Anas is crazy about films and with a glint of hope in his eyes he says, "My destination is movies." Given a chance he would love to work with directors like Madhur Bhandarkar, Nagesh Kukunoor and Mahesh Bhatt who are open to the idea of working with newcomers.

Ask him does he believe in love and destiny and he says, "No, I don't believe in love at first sight, every relation needs time and so will mine." he signs off.