Television heart throb Gautam Rode, who plays lead character in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's big ticket show Saraswatichandra, says current phase is good for television actors who have started considering for big screen too.
He says if now he gets a chance to act in films he will surely do. “If I say that I don't want to do films, I would be lying. But now, my thinking has changed. Earlier, I was not able to concentrate on one thing, I would get anxious about bagging a film offer. But now, I want to give 100% to whatever I am doing, the medium doesn't matter. I don't want to live in my own dream world. And yes, right now, it is a good phase for actors,” said Gautam who has done three film in beginning of his acting career.
He adds, “Earlier, it was believed that if you have done television, you will never get to do films mainly because of over-exposure. Film producers these days are getting more practical, they are opting for faces who are experienced, have got acting skills and have a loyal fan base as well. We just need to be presented differently.”
Gautam has completed almost thirteen years in tinsel town, in which he was occupied in almost every field of entertainment. He has done daily soaps, films, reality shows, theatre, and music videos. “The struggle is still on because if you are ambitious, you would always prevent yourself from getting stagnated. You keep raising your bar. I am a workaholic and that keeps me going,” says Gautam.
He plays Saraswatichandra in his show opposite Jennifer Winget. It airs on Star Plus at 7.30pm.