Sanam Johar recently took on the big challenge of transforming himself as an actor after being into choreography for many years. His first project, that of a lead in Star Plus’ Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin, produced by Cockrow and Shaika Entertainment, has kickstarted. He is being appreciated for his bold decision. We also could not stop ourselves from making the super-romantic Sanam talk about the big Valentine’s Day moment.
So go on, as Sanam Johar talks exclusively to IWMBuzz.com about his first big project as an actor and makes us witness his romantic side too.
Read on.
From choreography to being an actor, how does it feel to don a role for TV?
It feels amazing. It feels new and fresh. The 12 years of monotony finally came to an end and how – a big show, a big channel, a big production house, with very good actors around. I am getting to learn so much and getting to showcase a different side of me.
How is the role of Ruturaj treating you?
It is treating me well. It shows me some different sides of a person, who you can live and have fun with. Ruturaj as a character teaches me a lot. As a character and an actor, we both are growing. I want this character to be real.
What does Valentine’s Day mean to you?
Valentine’s Day is just another day. Sanam as a person is very romantic. This is one attribute I share with Ruturaj. Both are super-romantic. So any day seems like a Valentine’s Day for me.
The only advice that was given by all was to take any kind of criticism as a learning, not take it to heart and be patient.
What are your plans this Valentine’s?
Plans for this Valentine’s will be working and shooting, I guess. But with whatever time I get with my partner Abigail Pandey, I will try to do anything to make her happy. It can be having a heart-to-heart conversation with her.
What is the one thing you want from your loved ones this Valentine’s?
I want forgiveness from my loved ones as I have been spending less time with them. Yes, I am busy with my show now and they are proud of me. But my family and close friends feel that I am not around them more often. So I would want their forgiveness and prayers as I am working hard. They gave me the strength to work hard, so yes, forgiveness is what I can ask for.
Getting back to acting, is there any golden advice that you got from well-wishers, family or friends from the industry?
Family, friends and well-wishers know me in and out. They know that I have been patient. They know that the hectic schedule of a daily soap can get on anybody’s nerves. Along with a lot of hard work comes judgments too. The only advice that was given by all was to take any kind of criticism as a learning, not take it to heart and be patient.
