Chat transcript-Rajesh[Rosesh]

Transcript of LIVE CHAT with TV actor, Rajesh Kumar at 12 noon on Tuesday, September 13, 2005 in Mumbai

Rajesh Kumar
TV actor


"I'm satisfied with the world of small screen and I feel that it's better to live like a king on TV than being a beggar in films"

Omi > Which role do you prefer – " Shashank" in Kusum or " Rosesh" in Sarabhai v/s Sarabhai ?
Rajesh Kumar > Definitely, " Rosesh" in Sarabhai vs. Sarabhai because he has his own individuality and " Shashank" was only known as Kusum's brother.

Paparazzi > Hello Rajesh, aren't you eyeing Bollywood?
Rajesh Kumar > Yes, I am. But waiting for the right role to knock at my door.

Tom > Why did you disappear from Kusum ?
Rajesh Kumar > There was nothing to do in that particular role and (it) didn't excite me (anymore).

Tanya > What is your dream role?
Rajesh Kumar > Kamal Hasan's role in Pushpak .

Surabhi > Now that you are acting in serials, do you want to get back to theatre?
Rajesh Kumar > I am doing theatre. It's a play called, Hey No Sorry No Thanks with Sudha Chandran ( Ramola in Kahin Kissii Roz) and my wife (Madhvi).

Indira Menon > Hi Rajesh, How are you today? What is your debut serial? Are you doing any films, besides TV Serials?
Rajesh Kumar > My debut was star bestseller in 1999.It was an episodic serial. As of films currently, no project is in hand.

Paparazzi > When was your first brush with camera ?
Rajesh Kumar > It was the star bestseller. I took 12 takes to say one line. The line was "Congratulations....Happy Marriage Anniversary".

Ronny > Since the time you have started working, have you seen any major changes in the industry? And how did you cope up with them?
Rajesh Kumar > I have seen changes. People have become more professional in TV and the medium has become as popular as films. As for the coping, I would take each day as it came.

Karishma > What was the most challenging role?
Rajesh Kumar > The role of "Rosesh" was and still is.

Bhomika > Are you a Mama's boy?
Rajesh Kumar > Not after marriage...Little bit of deviation is there.

Abhi > When is your Birthday?
Rajesh Kumar > 20 th of January.

Indira Menon> Are you looking for any film offer or are happy and satisfied in the world of small screen and drama?
Rajesh Kumar > I am very satisfied with the world of small screen and I feel that it's better to live as a king onTV than being a beggar in films.


Gigo > I am an aspiring TV actor, can you please give me some quick tips on how to keep my cool and make it big on TV?
Rajesh Kumar > Just trust your destiny and believe in your self.

Paparazzi > Are you religious?
Rajesh Kumar > Very much. I keep (Install) Ganpati (Lord Ganesh) at my place during the festival.

Gayatri > Tell us about the off screen Rajesh Kumar?
Rajesh Kumar > Simple, honest, biwi ka bhakt (devoted to wife) and generally down to earth.

Gomti> How do you improve on your acting?
Rajesh Kumar > It comes with experience and observation.

Suhas > What goes into enhancing the performance from the one that is given in the script?
Rajesh Kumar > Improvisations and with the director's help.

Clod > Are you very choosy about what assignments you take. Or, you just take whatever comes your way?
Rajesh Kumar > Lately, I have become choosy. Initially, I used to take up whatever came my way.

Paparazzi > Who out of your co-actors do you highly rate?
Rajesh Kumar > There are two to three of them. One is Ratna Pathak Shah (Maya), Satish Shah (Indravadhan), Sumit Raghavan (Sahil) and Deven Bhojani (director and actor).


Over_the_hill > When did you realise acting was what you wanted take up as a career?
Rajesh Kumar > I still don't know when it happened. I actually came to know when I did the show - Star Best Seller.

Giva > Do you identify with any of your onscreen characters? Which one and why?
Rajesh Kumar > " Subodh" in Baa Bahu or Baby because I am romantic like him and practical at the same time.

Sweety > Does being an actor means you don't get time for your family?
Rajesh Kumar > Yes, it does.

Mita> Do you prefer to read the scripts in advance?
Rajesh Kumar > Yes, I do prefer.

Sign Off Message > Believe in "Miles to go before you sleep" Thanks a lot. Love, Rajesh.