Is it the
end of the road for Eijaz Khan?" was the question being asked
when the actor signed on to play the lead in Balaji's
Kkavyanjali.
Khan stepped into the shoes of
Rakshak Sawhney, who was replaced after being unable to cope
with the rigorous schedule.
However, some thought
Eijaz looked too mature for the role, while others doubted his
acting skills.
But the actor put an end to all the
speculation when Kkavyanjali recently touched a viewership
rating of 12. "I have come full circle in my life. I have
finally realised what to do and what not to do in the
industry," he tells
hitList….
How has life been in the last few months?
It has been one hell of a joyride. Kkavyanjali
has been a life-changing experience for me. I have grown as a
person as well as an actor. From doing six different serials
to being chosen as the lead for one of the biggest shows in
the history of television, has been quite an experience.
Knowing that you are riding something worth crores of
rupees is very scary. But I think I have definitely come two
steps forward in terms of being an actor.
How do you react when people call you arrogant
and rude? I agree that I'm arrogant. But my
arrogance isn't intended to hurt anyone, or cause distress. I
have been eating sleeping and drinking Kkavyanjali for the
last few months.
If I work my a** off on the show, I
expect others to do the same. It pisses me off when people
take their job for granted. Of course, I can't force my views
on anyone. Initially, everyone on the show thought I had loads
of attitude; now they realise it's just my possessiveness
about my work.
Do
you feel old, turning 30? I don't exactly feel
like a fossil, but yes I realise you need to take care of your
body and health. I have been living like a zombie, my health
is fading and I have lost a lot of weight. I cannot abuse my
body any more.
My constant fear is that I will burn
out. I have decided to make sure I get around six hours of
sleep daily.
Any birthday wishes as you enter your third
decade? I want to go back to my
workout routine. I have also become a bit cranky and lose my
temper very easily – I want to work on that too. I am getting
myself a super bike that I have been planning for a long time.
The best thing to wish for right now would be an exotic beach,
with no mobile phones; completely cut-off from the world.
Is
it true that you left home when you were a kid?
Yes that's true. But I was in my early teens
then, a rebel without a cause. I had decided to live my life
on my own terms and conditions. I didn't like anybody
interfering in my matters or giving me instructions.
I
wasn't on talking terms with my dad for a long time. It's only
recently that I patched up with him. I admire him and love him
to death. He's more energetic and alert than me, even at this
age.
How would you describe your relationship with
your co-star, Natasha? She's like a kid. Everyone
thinks she's very reserved and an introvert, but that isn't
true at all. She loves having fun on the sets, but gets cranky
if she doesn't get proper sleep. Her stamina and determination
surprise me all the time.
Would you consider marrying someone from the
industry? I don't think that's a great idea. I
would want someone who's able to handle me well, keep me
pampered and control my freaky nature. I don't think I would
ever get involved with someone from the same profession.
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