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Vivian seemed like a cool guy: Gunjan
Utreja
When anchor turned actor Gunjan
Utreja stepped into the huge shoes of
Vivian Dsena in Madhubala Ek Ishq Ek
Junoon a month ago, he ensured that
the spotlight was firmly trained on
him. Excerpts from a chat:
Following dreams When I was in
college, I wanted to be a TV host. But,
I had no idea on how to get started.
So, like most under-grads, I started
preparing for MBA entrance
examinations, but while attending a
career-orientation seminar, I read this
sentence 'You shouldn't chase
degrees but chase your dreams' that I
made up my mind about what I wanted
to do. I'd been shortlisted by IIM
Lucknow but I joined a masters'
course in dramatics to enhance my
acting skills.
Actor by chance I started hosting
local events, and moved to Mumbai
from Chandigarh. I had my share of
struggle as I didn't know anyone in
entertainment industry, playing bit
roles in TV shows. I've been an
anchor for eight years and then I was
asked to audition for MEIEJ. I hadn't
expected to bag the role!
Vivian's cool, so am I Though Abhay
Kapoor, my character has no
connection with RK the character
Vivian (Dsena) immortalised, people
continue to compare us. Recently I
met Vivian at an event and he seemed
like a cool guy. We chatted about the
show, he shared his experiences and
was all praise for the team.
Real me I am very focussed. I went on
a rigorous exercise and diet regimen
to get in to shape. I went vegetarian
for two and half months to lose the
flab. At this point I have no time for
relationships. Work is the only
priority. I can't focus on any one else
besides me.
Utreja
When anchor turned actor Gunjan
Utreja stepped into the huge shoes of
Vivian Dsena in Madhubala Ek Ishq Ek
Junoon a month ago, he ensured that
the spotlight was firmly trained on
him. Excerpts from a chat:
Following dreams When I was in
college, I wanted to be a TV host. But,
I had no idea on how to get started.
So, like most under-grads, I started
preparing for MBA entrance
examinations, but while attending a
career-orientation seminar, I read this
sentence 'You shouldn't chase
degrees but chase your dreams' that I
made up my mind about what I wanted
to do. I'd been shortlisted by IIM
Lucknow but I joined a masters'
course in dramatics to enhance my
acting skills.
Actor by chance I started hosting
local events, and moved to Mumbai
from Chandigarh. I had my share of
struggle as I didn't know anyone in
entertainment industry, playing bit
roles in TV shows. I've been an
anchor for eight years and then I was
asked to audition for MEIEJ. I hadn't
expected to bag the role!
Vivian's cool, so am I Though Abhay
Kapoor, my character has no
connection with RK the character
Vivian (Dsena) immortalised, people
continue to compare us. Recently I
met Vivian at an event and he seemed
like a cool guy. We chatted about the
show, he shared his experiences and
was all praise for the team.
Real me I am very focussed. I went on
a rigorous exercise and diet regimen
to get in to shape. I went vegetarian
for two and half months to lose the
flab. At this point I have no time for
relationships. Work is the only
priority. I can't focus on any one else
besides me.
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