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Akshay kindest, SRK coolest star: Hiten Tejwani
Highlights
In one word I would say-wonderful. I have come across some amazing people. Initially, it was not easy but I would say that I have been lucky to get good roles at the right time. It is really important for an actor to meet the right person at the right time.
From small screen to the big screen, how has the journey been so far?
In one word I would say-wonderful. I have come across some amazing people. Initially, it was not easy but I would say that I have been lucky to get good roles at the right time. It is really important for an actor to meet the right person at the right time.
You have done a cameo in the just released comedy hit Entertainment. Did you get to interact with Akshay Kumar? How was the experience?
Yes, I interacted with him. He is really a gem of a person. Our light man wanted to shake hands with Akshay Kumar, so he requested me for the same. When I conveyed the same to Akshay, he replied in the positive. He is also one of the kindest persons I have ever came across in my life.
You are playing a lead in your next movie Tere Aane Se. Do you find any differences in shooting for TV serials Vs movies?
Yes, there are really a lot of differences. While shooting for a TV show we don’t get much time for the preparations. But for a movie we get a little more time.
Tell us about your role in Tere Aane Se
I am playing a rockstar in the film. I will also be seen in the role of two different age groups though of the same character, it was a challenge. In Pavitra Rishta also I have been playing the role of a grandfather. But in Tere Aane Se, it’s a completely different scenario. TV and films are two different things, but if you compare Sanjeev (name of Hiten’s character in Tere Aane Se) with the Manav Deshmukh then to play Sanjeev is little difficult.
How was it working with Purab Kohli, Rituparno Sengupta and Yashpal Sharma?
Purab Kohli, Rituparna Sengupta and Yashpal Sharma all are brilliant actors as well. It was fun working with them. Off camera as well we had a lot of masti and fun. In short it was and is a good journey with a brilliant director and three awesome co-stars. Agnidev Chatterjee is a brilliant director to work with, a lot is there in him that an actor can learn from, he understands his actors really well.
You have won several awards for your performances on the small screen. Do you think gaining recognition on TV is much easier while compared to cinema?
Yes, it becomes little easier for TV because viewers get to see us daily in their living room on television and they feel that we are a part of their family.
Now that you have entered the big screen, would you still give importance to TV serials?
Yes. definitely I will give equally importance to TV because I am grateful to this medium. If I am doing a show and TV simultanoossly then will somehow manage to get time for both the mediums like I did for Tere Aane Se.
What do you think are your strengths as an actor?
I don’t know about my strengths, but by looking at people's reaction I think I have a great connect towards my audience which matters a lot for an actor.
Tell us about your actress wife Gauri Pradhan
She is amazing and someone with whom I am really looking forward to work with as and when a good script comes across. To work with wife becomes really easier as emotions come out naturally.
Both of you are actors. How do you deal with the insecurities?
There is no insecurity because there is great understanding between us. We both know each other very well and know what our proffesion is all about as in this proffesion kuch bhi ho sakta hai.
Do you get fan mails or have you been proposed by a stranger who has loved watching you in TV serials.
Yes I do get. I get emails like I love your smile and all that...but I think social media is a wonderful medium to get in touch with your fans and vice versa.
What next in your kitty after this?
Few projects, but cant reveal right now.
Quick Bits
Your favourite food
Sea food
Must haves in your wardrobe
Handkerchief
One thing you detest
Negativity and lie
Your favourite role among the TV serials you have worked in
Karan Virani and Pratham Mittal
If you were marooned with a hottie on an Island, who would it be?
My wife
One actor you envy and why?
No one.
Sexiest actress in Bollywood
Deepika Padukone
Coolest star you have ever met
Mr. Shah Rukh Khan
Your worst nightmare
Yet to come
An unforgettable experience
When I was stuck on the sets during 26/7 floods
If not an actor, you would be
A Businessman
One role in films you would have done better
I can't comapare myself with anyone. Everyone is best in their own way and style.
Your fitness mantra
Drink lots of water and try to workout daily. If not daily atleast once in a week.
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