Vivan Bhatena is on a high
Vivan
Bhatena is on a high — literally, professionally and personally! After
carving a niche for himself on the small screen with popular serials
like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi , Kumkum , Maayka and others, the
model-turned-actor will soon be seen in Chuna Hai Aasman , based on life
in the air force.
Sounding
visibly excited, Vivan reveals, “Part of the shooting took place at an
airforce base in Jodhpur. We lived with pilots and flew the Sukhoi.
Needless to say, it was an awesome feeling. Now I know why people say
pilots have inflated egos, flying makes you feel like god.”
Vivan
chose to move away from Kumkum to be a part of this serial, which will
also see Iqbal Khan’s return to small screen. So, was it rivalry or
‘healthy competition’ for the handsome hunks?
“Only
fun. Iqbal’s a friend, we live in the same area and go to the same gym.
Thus there was no need to be intimidated. If I had worked with Amitabh
Bachchan maybe, I might have gone ‘wow’!” says Vivan, who’s been Mr
India 2001 himself.
Nevertheless, Vivan’s come close to superstardom with his cameo act in Shah Rukh Khan starrer Chak De! India .
“I’m
very excited about the appreciation that Chak De... has brought. One of
the biggest reasons for taking it up was that it was a Yash Raj project
and a SRK starrer, people were sure to see the film.” There were
reports that Vivan’s reel character, the hearthrob cricketer Abhimanyu,
was inspired by Yuvraj Singh. Quiz him about it, and he says, “Yes,
Shimit and I did discuss this for reference. But really, Abhimanyu is
just a smart gun, and not a bad guy.”
So,
is Bollywood calling for Vivan now? “I would be interested in films in
the future, but for now, television’s very happening. I truly believe
television is becoming bigger than films. Even film stars are coming on
TV now,” he exclaims.
Meanwhile,
the personal high in Vivan’s life is marked by his recent engagement to
longtime girlfriend Nikhila Palat. Talking about it, Vivan says, “I
took a big step this year. We will be getting married in March next.
Obviously, I’m very happy!”
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