Manav Vij is better known as Joydeep in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu thi. A
homeopath by profession, an actor chosen by destiny, we find Manav quite a bundle of surprises. Currently his character has been made to look like a nerdish Jassi counterpart. But as the buzz goes, Joydeep might soon go in for a makeover.
Kavita Dadhe gets Manav talking about his own character Joydeep, on the way Kyunki is shaping up and above all about his passion for acting.
Is the subdued and nerdish Joydeep going in for a makeover?
It's a creative decision so I wouldn't know, but people tell me that I look like the superman of Kyunki. I don't know how true this is but let's see. I hope it does though!
Do you think drastic changes in your character will get more fan following?
I can't comment on it. All this depends on how the channel along with creative team want to take this forward. Above all, the audience will decide and I will do the best of what I am given.
Your take on the makeover?
If they give me a make over, you will see a new guy. You won't be able to recognise me, I can assure you that!
The character you play is of a very spineless husband. Would you ever take so much of humiliation in real life?
Not at all. Joydeep is self created. I am not like him at all in real life. Joydeep is not even .05% of Manav. As far as the characterization goes, I have worked on the 12 mannerisms of the character.
Who's your favourite character in Kyunki?
Amongst the older generation, it has to be Mihir Virani. I love that character. From t he new generation, Pulkit's role as Lakshya is amazing.
How's the camaraderie between the actors on the sets of Kyunki?
Lovely, we all are good friends. On screen the world knows it. Off screen we are like a family, we go for dinners together. We all talk a lot and are not jealous of each other's roles. I am happy with the unit.
Having done quite a few regional films, how do you manage shuttling between TV and films?
I started my career with Shaeed-E-Azam, Bhagat Singh, where I played the title role. I've also done some Punjabi cinema. Since, I am passionate about acting, I generally don't differentiate between TV and films.