Exclusive: Yeh Un Dinon fame Randeep Rai says he copied Salman Khan’s Tere Naam hairstyle and ear-piercing, told in school 'it's a family tradition'

Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai’s Randeep Rai, who has gained huge fandom as Sameer Maheshwari, got candid in an exclusive live chat with ETimes TV. Randeep spoke about living up to fan expectations, being trolled by them for a scene in YUDKBH, copying Salman Khan's style and more. Here are a few interesting revelations, the actor made during the conversation. (By: Sukarna Mondal)

Male and female get equally trolled. I was once trolled for a scene in YUDKBH. I was carrying a phone in my pocket in a scene and fans noticed it. It was a 90's show and phones were not there. I posted a story about the same. I tried to cover it up saying it was a compass box but then got trolled more. I took it in a fun way as they correctly pointed it out.

In India, cricket, politics and acting can make you famous. The first two options were out of question for me. So acting was the only option left. Thankfully, by God and my parents’ grace I have got good looks. I would copy Salman Khan’s style. Had kept his Tere Naam hairstyle and also the ear-piercing. Told in school that there’s a family tradition to be followed. My parents supported me throughout.

We share a good bond. We don’t talk that often. But I wished her when she signed a new project. I hope she will wish me too when I sign a new project.

When asked if he would be ok playing older roles in future, Randeep shared, “I can play the role of a grandfather also. But it should be convincing enough. As an actor, experience matters and it should look ok on-screen.”

I don’t know. If in the entire project the character is only doing bold and intimate scenes, then no. But if the character is amazing and a few scenes require me to get intimate, then I don’t mind.

People’s outlook towards me has changed. More people know me now. I have got some fame. Publicly I am known more now. I didn’t expect so much love while doing the show. But it feels good that my work got noticed.

Randeep shares that while it is not much of an issue to handle fan pressure but link-up rumours bother him. He shared, “If they were true then it would have atleast made sense. But I have a few friends in the industry. So when people create all these link-ups then it bothers. We all have a personal life and family.”

Yeh Un Dinon Ki Baat Hai will always be closer to my heart. It’s been 7 years in the industry. The fame I have experienced is because of this show. Because of that show I could afford a house in Mumbai. That has been one of the biggest achievements. I still watch a few episodes from the show.