Popular actor Karan V Grover has sprung into action as Angad Mann, the new guy in the life of Tejo in Colors’ Udaariyaan.
Udaariyaan produced by Ravi Dubey and Sargun Mehta’s Dreamiyata Entertainment has been going great guns, as it has reached the Top 3 spot on the rating chart.
Karan’s entry has added a new flavour to the show and viewers are curious to know what will happen next in the lives of Tejo and Fateh (Ankit Gupta).
In a candid conversation with IMWBuzz.com, Karan talks about his new role and show.
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How is it playing Angad Mann?
It is absolutely fabulous. It is fun to play Angad; he has so much to offer. I will describe him to be full of life, flamboyant. He is a man with a very big heart.
Udaariyaan has been an underdog, coming up the hard way. Today, it is in the Top 3 shows across GECs and doing really well. How is it to get into a show like this?
The association is important as well as extremely flattering for me. Ravi and Sargun have been dear friends for more than a decade now, they have been neighbours. So we genuinely help each other when needed. When they make their first show, that too doing superbly, it gives a good feeling. However slow it started, it turned out to be the best. Then to consider me to be a part of this journey, is absolutely flattering. Professionally, this character will add another feather to my cap. It is satisfying as an actor.
How has the lockdown treated you?
It has been a long quarantine, which has been unexpected. I did not work last year. I was a bit fearful till Diwali last year. When I started meeting people, I got Covid before April this year. After that, to pick up a show like this, that too shooting in a colder climate with newer people, working with friends, everything is a welcoming change.
How has the decision of working out of Mumbai been for you?
You are talking about coming out of Mumbai. I am out of Goregaon, for the first time (laughs). I have been one of those actors who has shot in Filmcity all their life. To be honest, it was something that happened suddenly. I am now loving the city. I love Chandigarh and Mohali. It is a beautiful place to be in, we get amazing food, and the people out here are so warm. I am now thinking about why I did not take such a step earlier in my career.
How do you react to the huge competition that is going to happen between Fateh and Angad?
Arre, Ankit is a sweetheart. There has been no competition at all. Ankit is a fantastic actor. Ankit and Priyanka have already established amazing chemistry in the show. Now I need to add my elements and add a new color. They are wonderful co-actors to work with.
It is a Catch 22 situation for viewers, as they cannot hate a guy like you (smiles).
I want to tell you one thing here. If the fact can be established here, that in any love story that happens, it is not necessary that one has to hate someone. That happens as the television narrative demands that viewers love their hero and heroine more than anyone. But genuinely, there can be good people who can come into anyone’s life.
How is it working with Priyanka and Ankit?
Ankit and I hit it off on day one only. We had a bet which I had lost and I have to get him something. Priyanka is like one of the boys out here. She is so much fun to hang out with. She has made me comfortable on the set. They have good control over their graph. They are very warm.
How would you describe the chemistry that Angad and Tejo will have now?
Fateh and Tejo are hugely popular. They trend a lot onscreen. I got so much attention because of #FaTejo fans. It is only going to get better. Angad is flamboyant, but believes in love. So obviously, viewers can look forward to a lot more of Tejo and Angad now.
What are your personal expectations from Udaariyaan?
I am not an actor who has a target perse. I feel that the show should do well, and people have to love the show more after I enter. When people talk about me and my characters, they should say that I did a good job. If an actor gets appreciated for what he does, he will be happy.
What can viewers expect now?
Viewers can expect dhamakedaar drama and some amazing romance between the three of us.