"Jodha Akbar was the turning point of my career." - Ravi Bhatia

In a tete-a-tete with Ravi aka Salim form Jodha Akbar fame.

Published: Thursday,Oct 29, 2015 12:34 PM GMT-06:00

Shachi Tapiawala Rathod

Known for doing shows like 'Raja Ki Ayegi Baraat', 'Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se', actor Ravi Bhatia gained quite a name essaying Salim in 'Jodha Akbar' on Zee TV. Today, we at Tellybuzz in a tete-a tete with the charming lad, talk about his growth as an actor over the time.

Ravi please tell us, what made you take up acting as a career?

When I was in 11th standard, I had taken a part in a play. I used to secretly admire a girl and she got impressed after she saw my performance. That was the first time I was bitten by the acting bug.

Any memorable incident you would like to share from your struggling days?

There are many, but the most memorable one is, when I went for an audition. The casting guy felt I was too bad and he harshly told me to never ever, even attempt of becoming an actor. I literally cried after hearing those words from him.

You were last seen in Jodha Akbar. What kind of roles are you looking at projecting now? And why?

Jodha Akbar was the turning point of my career and now I want to add a cherry on the cake. I am looking forward for performance oriented roles where I can showcase my acting skills.

What was a turning point in your career? Please elaborate.

My career took a steep turn because of Jodha Akbar. In a week's time, I was known as Salim everywhere. I never thought that people started recognizing me because of my onscreen character; all credit goes to Ekta Kapoor ma'am.

What kind of genre attracts you and why?

As an actor, I want to experiment with different roles in varied shades. If given an opportunity, I would love to play intense, aggressive, real, bit grey shade character, because I guess in this genre there is a scope of performance.

What are your aspirations in this industry?

I want people to remember me as the best actor ever, on this planet.

Apart from acting, what keeps you busy these days?

I am reading a lot more and watching movies these days. I am quite a loner and love to spend time alone, as I believe it's the best way to get to know yourself.

Any regrets on choosing certain roles in the past?

The word 'regret' doesn't exist in my dictionary. I never regret as it brings back nothing but pain & sorrow. I have learned something new from each and every role which I have portrayed till now.

Good going Ravi!

Shachi Tapiawala Rathod

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Comments (8)

Nadira1 @Nadira1

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Seriously nobody would have played a better role of salim than you... you are just perfect... my shehzade sheikhu baba sahibe alam miss you so much
Love you Ravi

8 years ago

Bond_7 @Bond_7

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All the best Ravi Bhatia!!
You've a long way to go.

9 years ago

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shirya @Dangerous.Soul

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ofcourse for you its turning point where there is a time u do only side roles In JA you got main charcter even when article comes that ravi bhatia gonna do salim role i go and search on net & come to know that u play ward boy on do dil bandhe ek dori se i become hell shocked how ekta choose you for salim role after your entry JA was almost dead
heena parmar was good but you
sorry to say you cant act infront of Rajat And Paridhi you were zero

9 years ago

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harshal @harshu27

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may b good for u but ur entry in JA lead d show's exit forever...so indeed it was a turning point as our ja went into ruins all cz of d sanar track...before ur entry everything was good...

9 years ago

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susan @Susan.Dsouza

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No comment for him
but when ever i saw his face oh god mujhe sirf JA ke barbaadi yaad aate hai

9 years ago

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Charaiveti @Charaiveti

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Oh ravi your so called turning point turned ja upside down, turned the trp to nil from top, and turned the status of the show from onair with dignity to offair. Dont you feel a lil bad that you entry and the so called sanar love story destroyed the whole show?Are you that delusional siriously??!!!You track, I mean the pathetic sanar track was not even given an ending lol what a insult

9 years ago

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