Transcript of CHAT with Arjun Punj

Transcript of LIVE CHAT with TV actor, Arjun Punj at 12 noon on Monday, July 11, 2005 in Mumbai

Arjun Punj
TV actor


"I like to portray roles which are challenging and which will give me a great high "

Karishma > What was the most challenging role for you was it the character you played in Goonj Ateet Ki or Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki, and why?
Arjun Punj > I think you were mistaken. I was in none of these shows. And my challenging role still has to come my way.

Gurdeep > Ho arjun, why did u do a B-grade film like Time-pass ? Weren't you disappointed with your role in the film?
Arjun Punj > Yes I was disappointed with the film. I thought Shweta International (Production House) was a decent banner to start with but it didn't happen the way I wanted it to be.

Gunjan > Are u going to be more careful in the future when selecting films? What sort of roles are you looking at doing in films?
Arjun Punj > Yes I am going to be very careful and only do big banner films if they come my way. I am looking at doing all kinds of roles, nothing specific.

HImani > If Arjun Punj was not a TV Actor, he would be a ...?
Arjun Punj > I would have been a director.

Arryan > Are TV actors really so desperate to get into films that they are willing to accept any role in Bollywood?
Arjun Punj > Well I don't know about the others but I don't want to do that because I have already made a mistake by doing Time-pass (movie).

Karishma > How did you get into Indian television and why did you choose to do acting?
Arjun Punj > I always wanted to be an actor. I started off by going to the cine-vista office. They they liked my pictures, took my screen test and they selected me for Sanjeevni .

PB> How do Bollywood filmmakers react to Indian TV stars? Do they give them any importance? Do they watch TV? How aware are they about TV serials and actors?
Arjun Punj > Some bollywood directors keep a look on the TV actors and offer them roles too. But some directors only want to work with stars and they don't keep an eye on TV actors.

Radha> Would you like to give any suggestions to people who are interested in the acting for the small screen?
Arjun Punj > Be focussed and be ready to work for long hours.

Shashank> What are your expectations form the serial Who Rehne Wali Mhahalon Ki ?
Arjun Punj > > It's a great show .And I love my character in the serial. It's different so hopefully it should do well.

Karishma > As a TV actor which was your struggling point? Were you ever on the verge of giving up?
Arjun Punj > My struggling point was before I signed on to Sanjeevni but I was definitely not the verge of giving up.

Lolo> In the long run are you going to be working on TV or films?
Arjun Punj > I definitely want to do films...that's my dream. But if I am not lucky I will continue with TV.

Karishma > Are you working on any other projects or are you planning to?
Arjun Punj > Right now I am only working on Woh Rehne Wali Mehelon Ki . This project is very time consuming, so right now I am only focussing on one show.

Karishma > If you had to choose between Television and Bollywood which one would you choose and why?
Arjun Punj > I would like to choose Bollywood because that's my dream.

Karishma > Who is your favourite in the Kahani Ghar Ghar Ki and why is that person your favourite?
Arjun Punj > I don't watch that show.

Karishma > When are you and Gurdeep planning to get married? How did you two meet?
Arjun Punj > We met on the sets of Sanjeevni. We haven't finalised on a date as yet.

Sweety > Tell us something about your family. Were they apprehensive when you decided to become an actor?
Arjun Punj > My family was very supportive and I wouldn't have been here without their support. I am the only child. I have my mom, dad and grandmother .They live in Delhi.

Tina > What is your dream role?
Arjun Punj > My dream role is to do an action film.

Rahul_delhi_no1 > What turns you on and what turns you off? What is your greatest extravagance?
Arjun Punj > Simplicity turns me on. Hypocrisy turns me off. I am on a verge of buying a house so that would be my greatest extravagance.

Boys > What sort of roles do you like to portray on screen?
Arjun Punj > I like to portray all sorts of roles which are challenging and which will give me a great high.

Sign Off Message > All the best to everyone. Take care, be good ...Love Arjun