Writing from the make-up room

The last few days have been incredible. Since my first post about 5 days ago, I've received loads of blog-comments and emails. I honestly did not expect my blog to generate such a response so soon. It truly is humbling.

While it is impossible for me to reply to each and every one of you, the one issue that seems to be coming up quite often in all your comments is the fact that quite a lot of you want me to leave Kasamh Se because according to you it's not the same as it used to be. Now guys- whether I agree with you or disagree with you is not the question here. However, there are a few points I'd like to make-

Firstly, I am just TOO attached to Kasamh Se. But more than that and more importantly, KS has given me so, so much...I mean, c’mon guys - most of you wouldn’t be here reading my blog if it wasn’t for KS. Last but certainly not the least, a commitment is a commitment.

While I respect all of your opinions, I can not disregard the fact that there still are hundreds of thousands of women all over the country who are still die hard fans of Kasamh Se and it would be an injustice to all of them if I were to leave the show. Don’t get me wrong guys – I do see where you guys are coming from. In my younger days I have walked away from projects on more than one occasion (you can blame it on creative differences, arrogance or just lack of experience). But today I am a married man and a father and I now have 10 years of work experience behind me. Which is why, today I realise that a commitment is a commitment, and if I want to be able to call myself a professional, then I better be professional in all my dealings. Just because you don't like something in life, you can't always walk away from it (I want my daughter to learn this so I better practice what I preach). So guys - whether I like it or not – KS is something that I will see through to the end.

Tini – your mail's the longest mail I've received yet (1000 words…. phew!!!). You write pretty well. Maybe you should write a book sometime.

Priya – 'All the Best' for your 12^th!

Alright you guys – dinner break is now over so I guess it's back to work for me. Ciao!

Keep smiling,
Ram

First blog's the deepest

I always wanted to blog. It promised a one-on-one with fans, that's the most exciting thing an actor can experience... but my schedule thought otherwise. Until now, that is. I've decided that 18-hour shoots or not, I AM GOING TO GET SOME ONLINE DISCIPLINE! I am going to blog as often as my schedule permits.

And now, when I've gone and said that the 'first blog's the deepest', I'm afraid I can't think of anything terribly deep to say. But please - dear reader, fan, viewer, friend - whoever you are - be patient. I will get better at this as time goes by.

I think it's only fair to start by revealing why I chose to start a blog. While I tend to avoid most press, I love interacting with people who have anything to say about me. While viewers in India got a fair share of me (and the rest of tele-indsutry) through Mumbai Mirror or Aaj Tak, it was mostly one-way interaction. I did - someone wrote - you read. Very rarely did I get to hear the viewer (India-forums being an exception). Fans out of the country didn't even get the small doses of masala that Mumbai Mirror tended to dish out so effectively.

Now I've traveled out of the country about 7 times in the last year - and each and every time I was amazed at the response an Indian TV actor generated on the streets of London or New York. In London, for example, it's much more difficult for me to go out for a walk without getting approached. Don't get me wrong now - I love the attention. My point is -that there's a serious, dedicated base of people who love Indian television, Kasamh Se (and therefore me) all over the World. I have sampled international adulation and I must say, in the words of Bono - it's the sweetest thing :)

While I do have a fear of turning out a flat-boring blog, I feel an even greater thrill at the thought of finally connecting with all you people. Leave me a comment. I'm hoping you will. Feedback on the show, weight loss tips, your views on .... anything! I will read them try and reply to as many as I can. There's only that much a man can type while bouncing in the backseat of a car doing 12 kph on the Western Express highway...

So - this blog's for both - my Indian fans and the guys who are spread all over the globe. My way of staying in touch with everyone who loves me and my work. Thank you and see you around.

Keep smiling,
Ram