Some interviews and articles
Interview 1:
Tell us a little about yourself? I'm a boy from Mumbai and did graduation from HR College. Then I went to the United States for my further studies. I also worked in New York for sometime, but was not getting mental satisfaction.
So was acting always on the cards? As I told you, I was working in New York, but something was not happening. I always felt that I should go back to India and fulfill my dreams. So I came back to India and followed what I always wanted to do. And here I'm acting.
Are you being able to cope up with the hectic schedules? I have to. This is the way this industry works.
Any offers in the pipeline? Yes, I had received many offers, but for now I want to concentrate on 'Love Story' because it is keeping me engaged and interested
Interview 2
On drug abuse... I haven't ever experimented with drugs. I think they are just a distraction for the weak-minded who don't have much to do. I think youngsters should take up more activities. If the mind is occupied then there are less chances of getting addicted.
On 'permit raj', in which even adults need a permit to drink alcohol...Mishal: I think laws which require adults to have a permit to drink are just silly
On underage driving...Mishal: I think most boys are guilty of this. It's more of a fun thing, but it's definitely not the right thing to do. If the law insists on a particular age limit, then it's there for a reason; and youngsters should follow these rules.
On drunk driving... Mishal: I'm happy they are arresting people who are drinking and driving. If you do drink, then don't take the car out!
On premarital sex... Mishal: I think premarital sex is absolutely fine; I mean who are we fooling? Every single person thinks about sex and desires it. It's simply the design of nature and God made us that way.
On meeting new people online and cyber sex...Mishal: I registered on Orkut one month after Love Story as many of my fans are on Orkut and I wanted to interact with them. I don't try to meet people online. Even if I do chat online, I don't have the time to meet those same people in real life. I log on to MSN and Facebook to connect with my friends who are now living abroad. Cyber sex? Is it like talking dirty online? If you're using it with your girlfriend in the privacy of your own home then it's kinky, I guess. But with a stranger I think it's just disgusting.
On his own love story...Mishal: I've definitely been in relationships before and all I'll say is that I am in touch with my ex-girlfriends only on the Internet (that's not really true, just adding some humour!).
Interview 3
'Aamna Sharif.. let's talk about my work'
Riya V Anandwala talks to Mishal Raheja on his Love Story.. both on and off-screen
HT Cafe, 11/12/2007
Hasn't Love Story ended rather abruptly? They had scheduled Love Story for around a 100 - 120 episodes. We got an extension recently and we'll be on air for another month.
But the TRPs are dipping? They were pretty decent around September - October. I don't understand the TRP business. Love Story is a good show.. I have learnt so much being a part of it. I have absolutely no complaints!
Don't shows like Love Story get lost in the crowd of family dramas? I don't watch much of television, especially soaps, so I'm not in a postion to compare. I only watch my show and study myself.
So what's next? I'm going off on a vacation for a month or so. I don't plan.. I take each day as it comes.
Haven't you been offered any other show?
There have been some offers but I want to take my time. I want to take a break before I decide anything. The buzz is that you want to move behind the camera. I do plan to get into direction someday but for now, I want to concentrate on acting.
You obviously don't believe in networking.. you are hardly seen on Page 3? Where is the time? Besides I believe your work speaks for you. If a producer or director likes what you're doing he'll call you. I do go to parties, but not to network.. only to have fun.
Every TV actor aspires to get into films. What about you? I have a couple of offers, but nothing really interesting so far.
We've heard that you and Aamna Shariff are 'good friends'. Let's talk about my work. 😃
Edited by Nika_d - 17 years ago