Rajeev Khandelwal brought transition for TV actors: Hussain

Actor Hussain Kuwajerwala, who is set for his Bollywood debut with "Shree", says it was Rajeev Khandelwal's successful move from the small to the big screen, which brought in a transition for TV actors.

Published: Monday,Apr 15, 2013 11:55 AM GMT-06:00

Vijay Bhatter

Actor Hussain Kuwajerwala, who is set for his Bollywood debut with "Shree", says it was Rajeev Khandelwal's successful move from the small to the big screen, which brought in a transition for TV actors.

"Rajeev Khandelwal brought the transition for TV actors. It was at a time when he got so many opportunities from TV, but it takes guts to say no to them. He was lucky to be successful with his films," Hussain told IANS.

"For that matter, even Ayushmann Khurrana and Sushant Singh Rajput are doing well. I hope even I get in that list," he added.

Rajeev had left his popular show "Kahiin To Hoga" at the peak to move to Bollywood with "Aamir". He found critical acclaim, and has since then been a part of different films.

Hussain has his own fan following through the small screen thanks to TV shows like "Kumkum" and "Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi". He was even a part of a live Bollywood musical "Zangoora". An exceptional dancer, Hussain is very excited about "Shree".

"Like any other actor, even I am very excited with my debut film. I am looking forward to a good and positive response from the audience. Everybody in this film is a first-timer, including the director and other star cast. I hope people like it."

Directed by Rajesh Bachchani, "Shree" also stars Anjali Patil. It releases on April 26.

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Comments (20)

seema shekhawat @seejeet.huju201

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hussain u r such a amazing person.u r the best

10 years ago

NatluS-Sahiba @NatluS-Sahiba

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so so so cute..
Still remember the day when both of tham came together in khul ja sim sim and SP's jodi no.1 with their respective onscreen partners in 2004.. GREAT TIMES!
Its great for an actor to recognise that who was the real pioneer.. I wish dm both the best of luck... And yes they shd knw n realize Sujal and Sumit are still remembered, loved and appreciated, no matter hw big their bollywood career becomes..

11 years ago

San @sanw

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oh yaa
all the best Hussain! waiting for your movie

11 years ago

mariyam @open

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HUssain Sir its really sweet of u look up to people. U r definitely, born with a golden heart. Love u, take care.

11 years ago

fragrance9 @fragrance9

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as rajesh khanna the first superstar of BW rajeev is first superstar of tellywood maybe not first the only superstar of telly wood , though ronit & ramkapoor join him to form the trio best actors of Indian Television

11 years ago

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Khushi Grover @Amor.

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thnx hussain for saying that
rajeev rockzz <3

11 years ago

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luvraj4ever @luvraj4ever

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Love rajeev khandelwal ...all the best hussain

11 years ago

Mrs.Edward Cullen @.Angel

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@smallwonder, very well said and that's why I don't watch them or their so call movies not matter how much I love watching them on TV

this guys think nothing else is good enough for them unless they go for Big screen while big screen Actors and Actresses are busy coming to small screens these days.

all this TV Actors have no respect for what make them a household name in the first place nor do they car abt their fans.

11 years ago

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muqaddas @rajeevkiijann

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yes its true rajeev we all r love u so muchhh :)

11 years ago

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Not Avaliable @lovely_lady

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Its true that Rajeev did pave the way, but to this day, I still wish he didn't leave KTH, the show wasn't the same without his and Aamna's chemistry.

Anyways, I hope Hussain is successful! He's such a lovely down to earth guy!

11 years ago

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