Chat with Vikas Sethi : Chat Transcript

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indya: Hi all and welcome to the chat on indya. Here with us today is Vikas Sethi and he will give away goodies to those whose question he will like. So get started Indyans.
vikas_sethi: Hi all, thank you for having me on indya.com

guest35: Hi Vikas, which character you like more Prem or Aabir?
vikas_sethi: Swayam from Kahiin Toh Hoga.

guest40: Is your personality similar to Prem's or Aabir's?
vikas_sethi: They are just characters. I am a different person in my personal life... No similarities.

guest50: How is it behind the scenes in Kasauti? Who are your close friends there?
vikas_sethi: Hiten and I are close. We have been working with Balaji for five years now. I knew him from before.

guest35: You had done a movie, in which you were a male stripper. Did you ever regret doing that?
vikas_sethi: No, not at all. The script demanded it and we just went with it.

guest35: Did you always wanted to act in television?
vikas_sethi: No, it started with modelling, then i got an offers for film, then soaps has kept me going.

guest40: Hi Vikas, why did you choose to do the role of Prem? Was it a challenge for you because the previous Prem had created a mark on viewers?
vikas_sethi: I liked the character. It is a challenge to replace, but I have had my own style.

guest56: Who is your best co-actor till date?
vikas_sethi: Shabbir Ahluwalia.

guest47: Are you married? If yes then when and how did you meet your wife?
vikas_sethi: Yes, I am married. I met her at a club, then kept meeting her. So we have a simple straight love story.

guest47: If one day you wake up and realise that you have become Joydeep... What would be your reaction?
vikas_sethi: Oops! But it is a good role to play and I don't think I will ever wake up like that.

guest42: Hi Vikas, I am a huge fan of yours. What are your hopes and dreams for the future?
vikas_sethi: Future is a tough thing to decide on, but hope to do more and more great work, so you fans appreciate it. Thanks to you I am here!

guest50: Other than acting, what else are you good at?
vikas_sethi: I am good at sports. I like watching films too.

guest74: If you got a chance to be someone else for a day, whom would that be?
vikas_sethi: No one. I prefer being myself.

guest64: Earlier, Tulsi's role was played by Smriti. What do you feel personally about her acting? And will she return to Kyunki again?
vikas_sethi: She is a seasoned actor. She did a great job in that role. I wont be able to comment on if she will be back, as it is between her and the production house.

guest79: How do you manage your hectic schedule of acting in two daily soaps?
vikas_sethi: I have no worries about that at all. The production house handle it well. The house does demand some hard work, but the fact is that we have got fame and money due to them, so I am all game for it.

guest64: Hi Vikas you are too hot. Your role in Kyunki is just mindblowing.
vikas_sethi: Thank you soo much!

guest79: Any role you regretted doing?
vikas_sethi: No. Why would I? If I have taken it, then I must have thought it over. Nothing of that sorts till date!

guest79: What is the most important quality an actor must have?
vikas_sethi: Acting is where you can either make it as simple for yourself or difficult. But I think an actor should be good at reacting to his/her co-actor.

guest74: Alone in a deserted island with just one wish, what will it be?
vikas_sethi: Let the party begin.

guest88: Hi Vikas, I am Janvi. I am your fan and I really like your role in Kasauti.
vikas_sethi: Janvi, thank you so much for watching Kasauti. Keep watching it!

guest43: When is your birthday and how old are you?
vikas_sethi: 12th May 1976. figure it out!

guest43: Which is the best serial you have acted in STAR Plus?
vikas_sethi: Kahiin Toh Hoga.

guest56: Do you envy any of your co-stars?
vikas_sethi: No I don't. They deserve what they get and so do I.

guest64: Which role you feel is the most challenging in Kyunki? (Both female and male)
vikas_sethi: Tulsi's role, it is like carrying the whole show on your shoulders!

guest74: If not an actor what would you be?
vikas_sethi: No idea. As a youngster I wanted to be a pilot, cricketer etc.

guest88: What's your favourite food?
vikas_sethi: Indian!

guest64: What is your dream role?
vikas_sethi: As an actor, there can't be only one dream role.

guest63: Ten years from now, where do you see yourself?
vikas_sethi: Working, working and working more.

f678: Hi I am Osvilda, I like your self-confidence.
vikas_sethi: Thank you so much... I don't know how you got to see that!

indya: Time to wind up... Thanks Vikas. Before we leave, any message for your fans?
vikas_sethi: Thank all, for being here on indya.com for the chat! I liked it that you all wanted to know the person behind the roles I play, was a pleasure sharing that with you folks, Thank all... got to go now!

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