Young and good-looking Samar Vermani has won a lot of traction and affection for being the ‘best man’ to his friend Viaan Raghuvanshi in Sony TV’s Katha Ankahee. Nobody else could have played the role of Ehsan better than Samar himself!! He has been there with Viaan through thick and thin, and we hear it from Samar on how happy and grateful he is for this satisfying role.
In a candid and exclusive chat with IWMBuzz.com, Samar Vermani talks about his journey as Ehsan, the new phase in Katha Ankahee and his juggling between two shows now.
Read on.
Ehsan as a character has grown with time. Tell us about it.
In the past six months, when Viaan was not around, Ehsan was the one who had to be the more mature and responsible one. He had to take care of their company Earthcon, and also take care of Teji, Viaan’s mother. All in the family was broken, and Ehsan stood tall to take care of all. He became the man of the house. For Ehsan, he was taken care of by Vanya, who took care of his vulnerabilities and gave him strength.
Ehsan was the only person capable of averting Maya Massi’s twist. What do you think about that situation?
Yes, Ehsan from the initial track, doubted Maaya Massi’s intentions. He was inquisitive to know why she was enquiring about Viaan and Katha’s past. It was a very natural progression that Ehsan thought that it was Maaya Massi who was trying to separate Viaan and Katha. When the final separation happened, Ehsan bluntly questioned Massi. As we have seen, Ehsan did all that he could to support Viaan emotionally and mentally.
How will Viaan, Katha and Ehsaan’s rapport see a change now?
Viaan and Katha’s rapport has changed a lot, as you can see. Even if not emotionally, practically they are away from each other. It is said that, Differences get two people closer. So for Viaan, he has gotten very close to Katha in his head, mind and heart. However practical differences have led Katha to start her life differently. She has the belief that it is the best option for her and Aarav. Ehsan being protective about Viaan and his mental state, he will try to uplift Viaan so that he does not get into the same trauma again that women are only money-minded. You will now see Ehsan continuing to be Viaan’s protective shield.
What’s the best attribute about Ehsaan that you like?
Firstly, he is genuinely a true friend, who is with his friend irrespective of good and bad times. He defines the true meaning of friendship. Ehsan also tries to stand by Viaan, and also tries to correct him without being harsh on him. I like this attribute in Ehsan. He also lives life as it comes, and is not two-faced.
You play the lead in a new show. How will you juggle both commitments?
That’s good news actually. But it is a difficult situation at the same time. It only means that I will not have any off in a month. When I am free from the new show, I will be shooting for Katha Ankahee. When you play the lead in a show, the responsibility is way much bigger. Having said that, I will need to juggle between two characters, sleeping in between and having no offs. I don’t mind juggling between both shows till the time I can do justice to both characters.
Breakup in Viaan and Katha’s love tale. How do you personally feel about this twist?
I don’t feel good ya. I feel they are meant to be together. That’s how the viewers also feel right now. The writers and makers have a different approach towards it. They have a larger point of view and we as actors, accept it. Personally, if you ask me, I would say, they should be together. They have faced all the demons together, and they need to be together. If not now, in a few months down the line, they will be together!! Katha being with a new man is a new hurdle that we are seeing. Hopefully, Viaan and Katha will overcome this hurdle too and get together in future.
Love confession of Ehsaan was cute. What can viewers expect in Ehsaan Vanya chemistry?
Thank you! Well, what you can expect is Ehsan being Ehsan. He is kiddish at times and is mature at another moment. As I said, Ehsan lives in the moment. So you tend to do both things. Such people need a sensible partner, and he has Vanya being his backbone. I feel that whatever I am for Viaan, Vanya will be that for Ehsan and vice versa. Vanya is a strong-headed girl and has gone through a lot. She knows to handle Ehsan.
What are your takeaways from playing Ehsaan?
There are lot many. Firstly, Ehsan’s characteristics are great and I would love to have all of them in me. I would like to be ‘Zinda Dil’ like him. I try to be like that. I want to be more of a fun-loving person as Ehsan is.