chat with aakash deep saigal

Transcript of LIVE CHAT with TV actor, Aakashdeep Saigal at 3pm on Tuesday , June 14, 2005 in Mumbai

Aakashdeep Saigal
TV actor

"Next year I'd be directing a film for which I have already written the script. I'd act in it, but not as a lead hero."

Hinatahseen > Hi Aakash, I am from Pakistan. Is there any way we can get hold of your early "Ansh Gujral" (the character you played in Kyonki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi ) days episodes of the serial? We Saigal fans have been trying our level best to find those episodes, but have not been able to.
Aakashdeep Saigal > Yeah, it is possible. You send me an email after ten days. My email id [email protected] . Hopefully, I will try and do something for you.

Rahul_datta8 > Hi sir, Aapki Koi movie Aane Wali Hai Ya Nahin (are we going to see you in any movies)?
Aakashdeep Saigal > Yes, but you will have to wait. It will be by the end of this year. Still can't mention the name of the movie. As it gets closer to the release, you will get to know.

Rakesh > What's the best and the worst part of being a celebrity?
Aakashdeep Saigal > Best part is that you are loved by so many people for something that you do, which is your work. Worst part is you lose freedom and I think that's a lot to lose.

Hinatahseen > Aakash, Hina again. Any plans of coming to Pakistan? If yes, do let us know plzzzzzzzzz. You'll receive a very warm welcome here. You must know that you have a tremendous amount of fan following here.
Aakashdeep Saigal > Yeah sure, whenever it's possible, I will be there. Do leave your name and phone no. on my email id, so when I am there, you will be the first person to be contacted. Thanks.

Mina > Hey, is it true you were thinking of changing your name to "Ansh" because it became so popular? Are you indeed changing your name?
Aakashdeep Saigal > It was a thought process which came to my mind and it's exactly like the thought process that crossed my mind when I was young and wanted to become a scientist, but I didn't. I am not changing my name.

Bheel > Aakashdeep, does it bother you that your own identity has been subdued in front of "Ansh?" Are you facing an identity crisis?
Aakashdeep Saigal > No, it's just a phase and a matter of time. Before it was "Ansh" and now it's going to be "Usman" in my new serial called Time Bomb 9/11.

Kali > Do you believe in numerology? Are you superstitious, or religious?
Aakashdeep Saigal > I am not superstitious. I do believe in numerology and I am spiritual but not religious.

Ragi > Hey, what's your new serial Time Bomb 9/11 all about? Are you playing a terrorist in it?
Aakashdeep Saigal > Yes, I am playing a terrorist in Time Bomb 9/11. The serial is about what happens in a span of 24 hours.

Rakesh > What were you doing before you entered the show biz?
Aakashdeep Saigal > I was making documentary films for Discovery and National Geographic channels. I have made documentary films on Ajanta-Ellora etc .

Mehra > Are you trying to shake off your "Ansh" identity?
Aakashdeep Saigal > No, I am not.

Jaanu > How is it working with Rajeev Khandelwal (immensely popular former "Sujal" of Kahiin To Hoga )?
Aakashdeep Saigal > I haven't worked with him as yet but in the final eight episodes, I will be working with him.

Mehak > Are you coming back to Kyonki.....?
Aakashdeep Saigal > I am working for Balaji( Kkusum) . And anything can happen.

Clod > It is said that you get carried away while doing your scenes. True? Why? Did you really break co-star Gauri's arm because you carried away doing the scene? Doesn't it cause problems with your co-stars?
Aakashdeep Saigal > It's not true that I get carried away while doing my scenes. No, I didn't break Gauri's arm. She was just acting. But if Ektaa gives me another show with her then along with her hand I will break her feet too (hahahahhahaah ...... just joking)!

Jiji > When is your birthday? Do you have any girl friend or are you off girls for a while?
Aakashdeep Saigal > My D.O.B is 29 th of October 1974. No, I don't have a girl friend but I have lots of friends.

Nidhi > When are you getting your shave done? You looked the best in Pyar Mein Kabhi Kabhi.
Aakashdeep Saigal > Really? Hopefully, you will see me in a new get up in one of my new projects and I will definitely consider shaving.

Bijli > Your dream date?
Aakashdeep Saigal > Dream date - a lot of Hollywood actresses. They all are good.

Mehak > What do you think of the make over mania gripping televisions serials these day? It does put off viewers like Jassi's new look did. Do you seriously think that viewers just want to see a lovely face?
Aakashdeep Saigal > I think the viewers want to see a lovely character and not a lovely face. So, they may be put off if the make over happens.

Kali > Any plans of directing TV serial or directing/producing a film? Would you act as hero in them? What about writing scripts?
Aakashdeep Saigal > Films yes, in 2006. , I would act in my movie and I have written the script.

Moni_saluja > What are your plans for future?
Aakashdeep Saigal > To be in this diamond studded industry (entertainment industry), forever.

Sign Off Message > Love you all for all the love and attention. I don't know if I can pay that off in this lifetime. Highly appreciate the affection. Love forever, Aakashdeep Saigal.