The winner of MTV roadies 5.0 Ashutosh Kaushik is ecstatic about life and he has all reason to be. Roadies was a U-turn in the life of this Dhabawala as he not only won prize money and a Hero Honda bike, he also found love, an opportunity to travel abroad and earn name-fame, all of which was a distant dream prior to Roadies.
Ashutosh believes that he has set an example for others by cocking a snook at people who carry preconceived notions that you need to be English speaking and belong to the big cities to be a part of Roadies.
Here is Ashutosh speaking on life and Roadies exclusively to Tellychakkar.
What are you going to do with the prize money?
I am going to give all the prize money to my parents. I had borrowed money from my father to travel through Delhi, Lucknow and Jaipur, giving auditions for Roadies. This is the first time I am giving something to my parents. My parents used to think that I am totally useless. They never expected that I would gift them such a huge sum of money.
What next?
I want to become a Bollywood hero. So far, I haven’t got any offer but I want to stay back in Mumbai and hunt for a role.
Was there a moment in Roadies when you felt really sad?
It was when Sonel got eliminated. I was really disappointed at that time. I was the one to decide on Nihal and Sonel’s survival. I chose Nihal to stay in the show as both of us kept supporting each other throughout the show and I couldn’t betray him for a girl. I feel even sadder as I was the factor behind her elimination.
Are you seriously interested in Sonel?
I am definitely serious about Sonel. I want to marry her. I am going to talk to my parents about her and if they agree, I wouldn’t mind marrying her. I know she is a bit irritating but what to do I am just so generous. She also makes me spend a lot.
Why did you lie to your parents about being a part of Roadies?
My parents did not even know what the hell the Roadies show is. If I had told them I am going to participate in it, they would have felt that I am involving myself in some new nonsense.
Which task did you enjoy doing the most on Roadies?
I enjoyed the boxing the most. It was great fun.