TOI: Not gonna remove my shirt in show - KSG

Karan Singh Grover talks about his return to a daily soap after a break and playing a serious character

So, you are back on TV after quite a long break. What prompted you to take up Qubool Hai?
Qubool Hai is very different from what I have done till date. I feel the audience wants a show revolving around a Muslim family, because we don't have such a show on TV at the moment.

Tell us about your character Asad...
I play a very serious guy, who doesn't smile and has been through a lot in life. He is a big sadu! It is very difficult to play the part. I have to try my best to look Subtle and subdued. He is very religious.

How religious are you in real life?
I am not religious, but I do pray every night before going to sleep. I personally do not believe in any religion.

Do you consider yourself the Salman Khan of television since people just want you to remove your shirt and show off your body?
I don't, but people do! I am not going to remove my shirt in this show. My character, being Muslim, cannot have tattoos and there is no way, I will remove my tattoos for a show.

Why are you such a recluse?
I would like to talk about my work but when I am not working, I have nothing to talk about. I have had so many problems in my personal life, which has led to a lot of negative publicity, whether it's true or not. I don't want to be written about where I vacation, how I Work Out in the gym and what I eat.

Viewers want to see you and your wife Jennifer Winget together on screen...
I also want that to happen. I don't like leaving her back to report to the sets. Earlier, I used to be so excited about going to the sets because I would meet her. We have tried our best to be cast together, but they all know that we are married.