The bad dude of Kasturi: Lakhon Jaisi Par Lakhon Mein Ek has got the TRP's scoring (even with the tacky sets and low production values). Wanna-be sensation and Ekta's new rocker shocker since Iqbal Khan, Karan Patel is enjoying the monarch chair as Robby Sabarwal.

We caught up with him not only to check on his role but also because he was a vital member the designing team when 'the Robby Sabarwal look' was being finalised. He avers, "Yes, I have worked on conceptualising the look to a certain extent. It's Nim Sood (Ekta's maternal aunt) who designs all the looks and, of course they need to get approved from Ekta before we takeover. I have sat with them for hours on deciding the entire styling, be it hair, clothes, accessories, the works."

The look has gelled well with his role in the soap. So how well does he like the image? "It's cool, classy, not jazzy and very me!" Elaborating on 'very me' he continues, "Yes, there are certain aspects in me which akin to my on screen character. I too am a strong headed guy, who will stand by the people he loves and will make life hell for the ones he hates. I am not two faced and wont smile at some one and make a face behind his back. I can't fake my expressions!"

Robby is a rocker in the show- is he also obtusely inclined to music? "You will be surprised; I am, but only Bollywood music!"

What interests us the most is the change in his characterisation- will be turn into the prime villain or be Kasturi's true love bumming off Naman Shaw? "Hey, I am not going to reveal the plot to you! But I am sure it's going to be very exciting, irrespective the character swinging the good way or bad way. I will get the audience to watch me at 9pm every night!"

For now this actor is riding high on the show, we hope it remains that way too!

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