LOST & FOUND

SIDDHANT CHATURVEDI IS THE MOST DOWN-TO-EARTH BOLLYWOOD ACTOR WE HAVE TODAY, FINDS SUMAN SHARMA

After spending seven years in the industry... Do you think you have finally arrived?

My parents and friends believe that I’ve arrived. But I feel like I need to do more. I need to work harder. I need to do something more. I don’t feel like I’ve arrived. I don’t sleep well because of it. I am still hoping that something magical happens at the next box office. I’m expecting a big film next, or if not, an International film. Because I have that, I want to be someone who can represent India on a global scale. All I have are my dreams. So, when I think I’ve arrived, I think point khatam ho jayega.

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan was very much appreciated by the audience and critics as well. Tell us, how do you identify with Imaad?

I do not identify with any of the roles I have played. I always intend to choose characters who aren’t like me. Playing myself on screen is extremely boring for me. I just want to keep playing different characters and step outside of my comfort zone. So, honestly, you should not identify with anything. I don’t think I’m a good rapper, I don’t think I’m funny, and I don’t believe I cheat. The only thing in common is friendship, which I strongly identify with. I am like a guy who loves to have his friends around, and I am always there for my friends, so the friendship part is something that I understand.

What kind of equation do you share with Ananya Pandey?

It has always been enjoyable to spend time with her. We’ve