‘Reality TV has turned fake’

You���ve had women swooning over him and boys wanting to be in his shoes.
But star status notwithstanding, singer Abhijeet Sawant who became a celebrity overnight after he won a popular reality show, is a humble guy. We caught him in Jaipur recently, even as he performed in a high-turnout show. ���It���s been wonderful interacting with the crowd. They are so spontaneous,��� smiles Abhijeet, sounding quite in love with the Pink City.Indeed, he seemed to be loving every bit of his visit here. ���I absolutely love the chilly weather here. And of course I loved all the chatpata food I could lay my hands on,��� he explains.
The singer who sends women swooning every time he lips the song Mohabaatein Lutaunga...is set to steal more hearts with his film Lottery that hits the theaters in February 2009. ���I am playing the role of an accountant who works with a fashion magazine. It suited me because even that guy is shy and an introvert like me,��� he shares. Ask him how he feels about the public writing off singers who try their luck in acting, and he explains, ���Well, this is the era of multitasking. Music composers are turning into singers, actors are turning director...I was very scared when I accepted the film offer. I had all sorts of thoughts ��� I might not be accepted by the viewers, it may not work the way I desire...but then it���s all about your dedication, hard work and leaving a mark.���
Talking on how his film shoot went, Abhijeet adds, ���I was very nervous in the first few shots. Delivering dialogues in front of a crowd of 150 people is not easy. My acting skills were appreciated by some very senior people in the industry and that shot up my confidence levels,��� says Abhijeet.
Though he may have made himself comfortable on the big screen, he is not planning to take on television assignments any longer. ���Well, no more reality shows for me, please. They are not about exhibiting one���s talents anymore. It���s all turning so fake ��� you have unnecessary controversies. You have to talk, walk and act in a particular way, only then you are accepted,��� says Abhijeet.