‘Living it on my own terms’

How do you feel about being part of Beyhadh 2?

I have a great time being part of this much-anticipated show. I always wanted to do something that stands out from the rest. This show is something I never expected to come at this phase of my career. It is an extremely challenging role for me. I strongly believe that it will be a memorable role as well.

What makes your character different from the rest?

My character MJ needed to be mature as a human being. This is not who I am in real life so I had to get into the skin of the character by reading a lot about him. Physically also, I had to work on my body as MJ is an old yet fit man who is very attractive given his age.

How is your experience working with Jennifer Winget? 

Honestly, Jennifer and I never expected that we would get together in a show. We have talked about it and somehow we were always made to feel that it is not going to be easy pairing us and what I really like about Jennifer is that she always looks for differentiated scripts and projects that stand out which is very much like what I do. We also discussed how we can make it an unforgettable show for our audience. 

How are you looking ahead to make a mark with this show?  

I made my move to television for various reasons. But moving into the romantic zone and then to the action zone with different shows I did, gave me immense pride. Sometimes, leaving an impression makes it difficult as the next role is not as recognised as the previous one. I am hoping that MJ moves me a little ahead and Dev takes a back seat now.

Are you happy with the way your career has shaped up? 

Yes, I am living it on my own terms. I have earned a lot of respect from viewers.

What is your go-to healthy snack?

Salad is my go-to healthy snack. I love having different types of salad including cereal salad, vegetable salad and fruit salad.