Gaurav Khanna as a performer is in his best phase at the moment!! As Anuj Kapadia in the Star Plus and Rajan Shahi’s show Anupamaaa, the actor is enjoying all the limelight, love and appreciation from the fraternity and fans.
The big moment has finally arrived in Anupamaa when love will surely blossom between Anupamaa (Rupali Ganguly) and Anuj. If you are wondering what we are arriving at, the episodes to be aired today and tomorrow (16 and 17 February) will see the special Valentine’s moment in Anupamaa and Anuj’s lives.
Says Gaurav Khanna in an exclusive chat with IWMBuzz.com, “The character of Anuj is one of the turning points in my career. The art of television making has changed in the present time. They have a very different perception of a male lead these days. Actors are taken based on Instagram followers these days, which was never in our times. We always thought that our acting prowess and our approach will get us our work. However, I have had a good number of years in the industry till now. But now, Anuj Kapadia has changed a lot of things for me and also for the decision-makers. People have understood that we need performers, people who can deliver a message from the creative team to the viewers.”
“I am thankful to Rajan Sir for creating such a loveable and real character. I am privileged to play Anuj. I am still a newbie in the show, but they have accepted me so very well. I can only promise that viewers will love my performance more now,” adds Gaurav.
Ask him about the big moment and how they went about shooting the love confession, and Gaurav states, “We have actually shot the whole scene. The promo of it has been on for the last few days, and it has gone viral. People love the chemistry of MaAn. Without spilling the beans, I can say that you need to watch today and tomorrow’s episodes, you will love it. I can only say that there is always an ace up Rajan Sir’s sleeve. So let’s wait and watch.”
Ask Gaurav on his wife Akansha Chamola’s reaction to MaAn chemistry and Gaurav avers, “Akanksha as many of you would know is very supportive. She is exactly like a MaAn viewer or fan. She gives me feedback. She is the anchor to my ship and I am lucky to have her honest feelings.”
Ask Gaurav the million-dollar question to whether Anupamaa and Anuj wil unite and he avers, “It’s the viewers who have to decide what will happen to MaAn. If you want them to be together they will be. If you do not want them to be together, they will not be. Viewers are the king. We hope our hard work is liked by one and all.”
Talking about Rupali Ganguly, Gaurav states, “I learn a lot from her. She is my senior in a lot of ways. Akansha and I are fans of her craft. Her comic timing is really good. It should be the other way around, and you should ask her how she feels to be working with me. As for me, she is a perfect actor.”
On questioned how Anuj will react to Anupamaa’s love confession, Gaurav quips, “You all know Anuj very well by now. He has become a part of your family. I think you people know it better than what I feel about Anuj.”
Are you all ready to watch the episodes today and tomorrow to see how MaAn’s future will shape up?