Shahbaz Khan aka Tuntun Singh of Afsar Bitiya in talks with Tellybuzz

Tuntun Singh who also plays Maharaj Brijraj Singh in Sony Entertainment’s Dekha Ek Khwaab, in talks with Tellybuzz

You belong to a classical singing background. Have you ever wished to get into this field?

I wish I could have learned classical singing from my dad. But, I didn't ever get the opportunity to learn it. I was too young when my dad breathed his last. I used to be a great fan of my dad's singing and I have always wanted to follow in his footsteps. But, I can sing some of the classical songs and even today I enjoy singing classical songs for my happiness.

How did you entered into the field of acting?

I have always wished of becoming a classical singer. But I didn't get the opportunity to get myself well trained in this field. Then I was offered to get into the field of acting. So, I decided to get into it. I was first launched by Sanjay khan in Tipu Sultan. I played the character of Hyder Ali in the show. The show became very popular. After that I was offered to play a pivotal role in another famous tv series Chandrakanta.

You're a television cum Bollywood actor. Which of these industries do you enjoy working the most?

I enjoy getting myself involved in both the industries. Tv industry is like a race. You have to shoot daily and face a tough competition every day. The quality of the Tv shows is declining now a days. The Tv shows are becoming much more Trp dominated these days. But I admire all the TV actors and crew members, as they have to put their best effort every day to keep the entertainment on for 24x7. It feels great to see the way they manage to shoot every day without taking a break for a single day.  

You are a king of doing negative roles. Do you like to be hated by the audience on screen?

People love my acting. I have received a lot of appreciation from the people for my acting in Tipu Sultan and Chandrakanta. People loved my acting as Veeru in Yug as well. People love to see me playing different characters and even I like to play such roles as well, whether it's negative or positive.

Do you think that you have achieved what you expected to achieve in life?

Success is a never ending story. You should never get satisfied with what you have achieved in life. Apart from playing so many characters in my acting career, I still want to get some more important roles as compared to the ones I have already played. I want to work till the end.

Who's your idol in the field of acting?

My father will always remain as my idol in my life. When it comes to acting, I regard Dilip saheb, Amit ji, Nasiruddin Shah as my idols. They all have inspired me a lot.

According to you, which was the best movie or show of your career?

Chandrakanta and Tipusultan were the two tv shows of my career that have given me a very good identification in this industry. People still recognize me as Hyder Ali of Tipu Sultan. People still have some saved memories about both of these popular tv shows in their hearts. I have also done movies like Ziddi in which I had played a negative role. Movies like Arjun Pandit, Raju Chacha, Badal etc. proved to be a success ladder for my career, giving me a good recognition in this industry. I have also acted in the recently released movie Agent Vinod.

How has the industry evolved over the past few years?

I have been active in the industry for the past 20 years. The industry has now become as a corporate game. People have started to think from their mind over their heart. The shows are not remembered by the audience today and they are transitory. A huge gap could easily be noticed between today's time and the time when I entered into this industry. People used to work & love their work during that time, but now the whole industry is becoming money oriented.

What is your prized possession?

My two daughters: Shahana & Shanaya.

Tell us something about your upcoming movie?

I am doing a movie named 'Unforgettable' with Iqbal Khan and Alka Verma as the lead. My character in this movie is going to be full of emotions and he will also be seen doing shayari in that. This movie is expected to be released in July.

Reporter and Author: Anwesha Kamal

 

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Comments (57)

Very versatile actor. Love him in both AB and DEK!

11 years ago

Shahbaz khan is doing an awesome job as Tuntun sing. AB Rocks.

11 years ago

Tipu Sultan was a great show and Shahbaz did great job as Hyder Ali I like his acting..thanks for the interview.

11 years ago

I like his acting.. He's a gr8 actor.. :)

11 years ago

Thanks for the Interview and Shahbaz Khan is doing a great job as Tuntun Singh and I can't think of anyone else for the role of Tuntun Singh.

11 years ago

I am always impressed by this man's wonderful performances. I hope in the near future his story line really picks up, thanks to the new track, and we once again witness the intelligent, cut-throat dealings of one MLA aspirant.

11 years ago

Shahbaz is doing an awesome job as Tuntun. AB Rocks.

11 years ago

AB is a great Show and Shebaaz khan is doing awosome job as TTS . Love his chemistry with Kinshuk Mahajan .

11 years ago

Thanks for the Interview and Shahbaz Khan is doing a great job as Tuntun Singh and I'm sure he must be doing a great job in DEK too. And I can't think of anyone else for the role of Tuntun Singh.

11 years ago

Thanks for the Interview and Shahbaz Khan is doing a great job as Tuntun Singh and I'm sure he must be doing a great job in DEK too.

11 years ago

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