Deepak Parashar, Actor

 "Even at 22, I watched what I ate. I've always been calorie-conscious"

- DINESH RAHEJA

Where were you career-wise at 22?

After graduating from St Stephen's College and PGDAV College, Delhi University, I did hotel management from Oberoi Intercontinental, Delhi. I was considering joining the defence personnel since my father was in the Indian Army or applying for a job with an Airlines. But destiny chose modelling for me, and I later graduated to acting. I was the brand ambassador of Reliance's Vimal Suitings for three years.

What was your romantic status?

I wore my heart on my sleeve. I enjoyed the women fan following. The male following was alarming as I became their role model. A few competitors successfully tried to label my sexuality, which marred my career.