I used to work for 14 to 15 hours. But since I have got married, Gauri is very strict that I should get home by 10 P. M.

I worked in 'Ghar Ek Mandir,' 'Kaahin Kissi Roz' and 'Kabhi Sauten Kabhi Saheli,' but it was 'Kutumb' which was the turning point.

With cinema it's a different ballgame, you really don't know how the audience will react, so one has to tread carefully.

Like they say, boss is always right. In case of marriage, wife is always right.

Besides 'Mahabharat,' I am also acting in two serials - 'Karam Apnaa Apnaa' and 'Kyunki.' Three serials at one time mean I won't have time for anything else.

Swayamvar' is one of the most anticipated and sought after shows on television and I am elated to be a part of it.

When my wife Gauri visited the 'Bigg Boss' house, I can't tell you how overjoyed I was to see her. The level of isolation in that house hit me hard when I saw her there.

I went into 'Bigg Boss' because I wanted to experience what it was like. It was more disorienting than I had bargained for. I began to forget the names of people in my life. It got scary.

When I joined 'Kumkum,' I was excited because the character had grey shades.

If something interesting comes in terms of lead roles, I am game for it.

I played the lead in 'Kutumb,' my debut serial. But after that if I had been stubborn asking for lead roles, just a few shows would have come my way.

I want to play roles where my absence should be felt. It may not necessarily be a lead role, but my character should be crucial to the show.

No one likes to play grandfather, especially when you are a father of two toddlers in real life.

I am a complete workaholic and hate sitting idle.

Frankly, I just come to the sets, complete my work and go away.

I take life as it comes and am a chilled out kind of guy.

It was a great experience working in 'Nach Baliye.'

The people of U.P. are very simple and grounded. They take pleasure in admiring arts and cinema. This is why it is emerging as a big market for filmmakers.

U.P. gives me very positive vibes as an artist.

I have never shied away from looking old or playing older roles on TV, since I feel my audiences know the real me, so why not have fun with roles that are not me.

The audiences don't connect with the role if you haven't given in your best.

On TV, one hardly gets opportunities to experiment.

You need to look lean. Luckily, I am not on heavier side.

I do cardio once in the morning or evening.