Model turned actor Mohit Malik got his first break on the small screen in Star Plus's MIlli. Later this twenty three year old managed to grab a meaty role in Zee's rustic Jab Love Hua.

Recently Mohit's character Vir in Betiyaan Apni Ya Paraya Dhan has been axed but the good looking actor is riding high on his Sikander act in Durgesh Nandini.

In a candid chat with Tellychakkar.com, Mohit gets talking about the way his role in Durgesh Nandini is shaping up, his passions and his take on the tv industry

How do you look back at your career so far?

I started off my career as a model. Some of my important assignments were Haywards 5000, Hero Honda and Reliance. After about seven months in Mumbai, I managed to get a role in Milli. It was a negative character called Ony and somehow after this there was no looking back.

Will your character in Betiyaan be revived?
The production house has called me back. But right now I don't have time as I am shooting for Durgesh Nandini for more than twenty five days month.

What is so special about Durgesh Nandini?
My character is called Sikander. It's like Hrithik Roshan of Dhoom 2. I get to appear in different get ups and con people. But as the story unfolds, viewers will get to know that Sikander has a very clean heart.

How is Rinku Ghosh as a co-star?
She's a lovely co-star and an amazing actress. It's just been three days that we have been shooting together. Rinku Ghosh will eventually expose my character.

How do you go about choosing your shows. Do you believe that a particular show on a channel can help you boost up your popularity?
Channel's do matter, but my first criterion of selecting the project is my role.

What kind of roles you are looking for?
I would like to do comedy for a change.

Do you relate to saas bahu shows?
I don't relate to them and I have never worked in any but that is what sells. If a saas bahu show offers me a good author backed roll, I will do it.

What are your passions other than acting?
I am very passionate about the game of cricket. I am into Anubhav Sinha's team. We play matches on weekends.

What do you watch on television?
I love to watch Virrudh. It's an outstanding show; also I think Vikram Gokhale has done a great job in the show.

Do you want to act in films?
Yes

Don't you feel TV actors are just not accepted in films?
I don't agree. I feel TV actors are bigger than the film stars. One connects with the audiences' on a daily basis. TV actors get massive exposure and publicity. TV is a big business.

What's Mohit Malik like in real life?
I think, I am lazy yet hard working. I am an introvert.

Tell us a little about your family?
My parents live in Delhi. I have an older brother also. We also own a restaurant called MB (Malik Brothers) for the last three years in Delhi.