Gautam gets Lucky! | ||
His good looks won him a host of ad films, music videos and television shows. And now Gautam Rode's luck has favoured him so he gets to play the lead in Sagar Arts Productions Lucky, a kids adventure show. Along with this action-packed series, Ba,Bahu Aur Baby and Betiyaan…Paraya Dhan
in his kitty, looks like he has now become Star Plus's favourite choice. The actor claims that the Lucky will be a family show. Needless to say but the chocolate boy completely adores kids and enjoys playing with his nephews. "The film did not do well, it had no push, got no publicity and we are no film stars to be able to pull crowds. Post the film, I got a few offers but they weren't worthwhile and television promises more quality work, so why settlle for bad films." Source:Telly Chakkar |
Spotlight: By A.L. Chougule |
"I am really happy to play the role because not only it's the lead but the character's name is also that of the serial," says Gautam who plays a conman in the show, which is targeted at kids and teenagers. Lucky is a story of a young man called Lucky who runs a fake antique shop in Chor Bazaar and has the simplest way of living. He cons people by selling them fake antiques and actually making them believe that the artifacts are genuine. Says Gautam, "Lucky is a street smart, confident and intelligent young man who loves life the way it comes till he gets to know about the Rakshaks who were born to protect the priceless treasures and that now he is going to be the chosen one for the job, that is the fifth Rakshak. Though totally unprepared and unconvinced for the job he aggress to go with his new assignment on learning that his father was the fourth Rakshak who had died when Lucky was a kid." Thus begins his new life that takes him and his gang on an exciting journey that promises to enthrall and entertain young viewers. "Basically Lucky is a conman who loves money and girls and his character doesn't change. The character will not go through many transformations and become a good guy," laughs Gautam who has also bagged a role in Betiyaan Apni Yaa Paraya Dhan where he plays lead protagonist Krishna's love interest Parth. "Parth is Lord Krishna's avatar. He is quite unlike Lucky, honest, levelheaded and talks less. But when he talks he talks sense," adds Gautam. |
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STAR Plus is wooing the children in a big way. After Antariksh, the
channel is all set to launch an adventure show.
Starting November 4 at
8.00 p.m., Lucky produced by Sagar Arts Productions is touted to be an-out
and-out adventure story packaged with a heavy dose of fun and entertainment.
Deepak Segal, Executive Vice President, STAR India Pvt. Ltd, said "After launching Antariksh in the weekday 8 p.m. primetime slot, we are now excited to offer yet another show on the same timeslot on Saturdays for our younger viewers. Promising to create a sensation in the entertainment world, it's a story about a young man Lucky, who runs a fake antique shop in Chor Bazaar and has the simplest ways of living, i.e. conning people by selling them fake antiques and actually making them believe that the artifacts are genuine."
Gautam Rhode who plays the title role, elaborates that "Lucky is a street smart, a confident and intelligent character, who loves life the way it comes until he gets to know about the 'Rakshaks' who were born for protecting sacred and priceless treasures and that now he is going to be the chosen one...the fifth Rakshak." Totally unprepared for such a news, Lucky refuses to go along with this silly thought inspite of the efforts made by Inder Mohan Sharma, a museum curator and Acharya Joshi, a 500 year old friendly ghost nonetheless, to convince him. "That's because my father who is supposed to have been the fourth Rakshak dies when I am a kid and so I am unware about it," informs Gautam.
He is however a good guy at heart and when he told that there has been a big crisis he agrees to help. The task he is set out to do is find an anitque sword. Though reluctant at first, Lucky agree eventually because it will help him make a lot of money. Thus begins Lucky's new life as a Rakshak that takes him and the gang on an exciting journey and adventures."
A one hour episodic, the show will have a new story and actors every week. Only the main characters of the show including Gautam Rhode and Inder Mohan Sharma played by Gyan Prakash Sharma; Captain Paswan played by Banwarilal Jhol & AJ i.e. Acharya Joshi played by Anang Desai will remain constant. The show is directed by Nissar Parvej.
Gautam who was last seen in Baa Bahoo Aur Baby as Anish recently entered Betiyaan Apni ya Paraya Dhan as Krishna's love interest Parth. With the title role in Lucky the the actor who prefers to keep a low profile will be seen in two serials simultaneously. "I am excited about both the shows 'cause both the characters are different from each other. While Lucky is a loud, brash character, Parth is a soft-spoken, reserved guy who is completely in love with Krishna," explains the actor.
First time Lucky! | ||
A new star is born and he says he's fortunate to have got such a great role | ||
Express Features Service | ||
Life for this Delhi lad has
been on a roll ever since he first found himself a place in the Close-Up ad.
After getting a key role in Baa Bahu aur Baby as Anish, he went on to bag the
role of Parth in Star's Paraya Dhan, Gautam Rhode is now looking forward to
appearing on the small screen as Lucky, the adorable conman who takes his
viewers on an adventure trip in a serial by the same name.
Talking about Lucky, Gautam reveals, "It has all the ingredients of a movie,
albeit on the small screen. He is this absolute flirt who sells fake antiques in
chor bazaar and is suddenly picked up as the chosen one to undertake several
missions. Every episode has him embroiled in a new story and adventure. And
there's a new girl he gets to romance in every new episode too! It is a fantasy
cum reality mix which spells an adrenaline high. It's different from the saas
bahu serials and the period dramas—but only TRPs will tell if the novelty pays
off," is his honest admission. While he's keeping his sights set high, this
Delhi lad has got his feet firmly fixed on the ground. "Like every person who
comes to Mumbai with dreams, I have mine too. How successful you are in
realising them is often a matter decided by fate," he concludes. |
Starting November 4 at 8.00 p.m., Lucky produced by Sagar Arts Productions is touted to be an-out and-out adventure story packaged with a heavy dose of fun and entertainment.
Deepak Segal, Executive Vice President, STAR India Pvt. Ltd, said "After launching Antariksh in the weekday 8 p.m. primetime slot, we are now excited to offer yet another show on the same timeslot on Saturdays for our younger viewers. Promising to create a sensation in the entertainment world, it's a story about a young man Lucky, who runs a fake antique shop in Chor Bazaar and has the simplest ways of living, i.e. conning people by selling them fake antiques and actually making them believe that the artifacts are genuine."
Gautam Rhode who plays the title role, elaborates that "Lucky is a street smart, a confident and intelligent character, who loves life the way it comes until he gets to know about the 'Rakshaks' who were born for protecting sacred and priceless treasures and that now he is going to be the chosen one...the fifth Rakshak." Totally unprepared for such a news, Lucky refuses to go along with this silly thought inspite of the efforts made by Inder Mohan Sharma, a museum curator and Acharya Joshi, a 500 year old friendly ghost nonetheless, to convince him. "That's because my father who is supposed to have been the fourth Rakshak dies when I am a kid and so I am unware about it," informs Gautam.
He is however a good guy at heart and when he told that there has been a big crisis he agrees to help. The task he is set out to do is find an anitque sword. Though reluctant at first, Lucky agree eventually because it will help him make a lot of money. Thus begins Lucky's new life as a Rakshak that takes him and the gang on an exciting journey and adventures."
A one hour episodic, the show will have a new story and actors every week. Only the main characters of the show including Gautam Rhode and Inder Mohan Sharma played by Gyan Prakash Sharma; Captain Paswan played by Banwarilal Jhol & AJ i.e. Acharya Joshi played by Anang Desai will remain constant. The show is directed by Nissar Parvej.
Gautam who was last seen in Baa Bahoo Aur Baby as Anish recently entered Betiyaan Apni ya Paraya Dhan as Krishna's love interest Parth. With the title role in Lucky the the actor who prefers to keep a low profile will be seen in two serials simultaneously. "I am excited about both the shows 'cause both the characters are different from each other. While Lucky is a loud, brash character, Parth is a soft-spoken, reserved guy who is completely in love with Krishna," explains the actor.
Comedy, action, adventure!
Ansy Austin
Tuesday, October 31, 2006 19:12 IST
Claiming to be of a different genre, 'Lucky' hopes to entertain all age groups.
This November, kids will have one more reason to watch television. Star Plus has launched a new adventure series based on comics called 'Lucky'. This show will revolve around the lead character Lucky, a young man who runs a fake antique shop in Chor Bazar. An added attraction to this comic serial is an animated red airplane that Lucky travels in. This comic show is targeted not only at kids but viewers of all age groups.
The lead for 'Lucky' is being essayed by Gautam Rhode who was earlier seen in 'Baa Bahoo Aur Baby' (Star Plus) and also in a few music videos. Talking about his character, Gautam says, "It is a comedy action adventure. It is basically a fun character, completely different from my previous role in 'Baa..'. Here, I run a fake antique shop and sell fake items at a higher price. Lucky runs behind girls as well as money but he has a heart of gold."
He further says, "Some episodes will be fantasy based while some others will involve treasure hunt. Each episode will have a new story and something new for the kids to look out for." So how did he prepare for such a unique role? "I developed the traits of the character in my mind and worked on it." He has currently taken a break from 'Baa..' but says that he will continue working in it.
Amrit Sagar and Shakti Sagar are the producers of this show. Amrit says, "The concept of 'Lucky' is based on the lines of a comic book. This is a kind of show that has never been made in India before. It will definitely rock." Shakti adds, "It is a different genre altogether."
Delhiite Gautam Rhode talks about his new role on Star Plus |
Sharing his experiencewhile doing the role of Lucky, Rhode says, "This series has helped me grow as an actor because it is so different from what I play in the Star One serial Paraya Dhan, which is a show with a woman character in the lead." Rhode, who did his graduation from the city's Bhagat Singh College some eight years ago, got his first break with a commercial in his college days, and since than life has been full of fluctuations.As of now, he is enjoying hissmallscreen roles. A movie enthusiast, he says he loves to watch thrillers, and Aamir Khan is the hero he appreciates most in Bollywood. Ask him if he is planning to try his luck in Hindi cinema,and the answer comes in a flash: "I don't plan the future, not even the next moment, I just live life the way it comes." And that calls for reading between the lines
Edited by monika.goel - 17 years ago