First of Many: Hiten Tejwani revisits Ghar Ek Mandir

Actor Hiten Tejwani performed a number of the hottest characters on Indian tv within the early 2000s. He was an integral a part of Ekta Kapoor camp, starring in Balaji Telefilms reveals like Kutumb, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kya Hadsaa Kya Haqeeqat, Kaahin Kissii Roz, Kkusum, Kahiin To Hoga and Kkoi Dil Mein Hai.
Later, he additionally appeared in a number of movies and extra not too long ago, some net reveals like Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat, The Investigation and the upcoming Tandav.
So how did all of it begin for Hiten Tejwani? Here’s what the actor shared:
1. What was your first challenge? How did it come to you?
My first main challenge was TV present Ghar Ek Mandir. When you are attempting your luck on this business, you purchase a variety of contacts. I used to be already auditioning for advertisements. That’s how I acquired to know that there’s an audition occurring for this present. At the audition, the director of the present requested his assistant to present us the script and let him know who’s good and who’s not. I shortly stood up and virtually broke the queue and wore the mic. Everyone appreciated my audition, even the director. They informed me they’ll get again to me, which they did. That’s how I acquired chosen.
I had accomplished theatre, and I believed I’d do movies. Television was not likely my precedence. When I began, TV was evolving. Nobody knew it’s going to finally turn into such a powerful medium. And once I watched reveals, I believed so many actors weren’t doing justice to their roles. I used to marvel why. So, I considered giving it a shot and seeing for myself what was the rationale, and if there have been any limitations right here. Ghar Ek Mandir was so in style then, that each afternoon you would hear its tune in each family. And all I wished to do again then was to work.
Hite Tejwani in a nonetheless from Ghar Ek Mandir. (Photo: Screengrab/SET India/YouTube)
2. What do you keep in mind of your first day on set?
I used to be informed my character will first be launched because the pal of the protagonist performed by Ram Kapoor. Later, he’ll transform his cousin. In the screenplay, I used to be there in good 15-20 episodes.
Ghar Ek Mandir was a multi-camera set-up. I used to be going through the digital camera with such a set-up for the primary time the place you must attain your mark. If you don’t, you then miss the digital camera focus and must do it once more. So they arrange such a shot that it’s accomplished in a single grasp, relaxation in a single or two shot or OS. I had a great begin. Gogi Anand was a strict director, however very useful. In one of many scenes, I needed to go to a restaurant and break some glasses. He simply informed me to remain pure, and to go and break no matter I really feel like, as a result of my character was offended.
3. Were you nervous? How many retakes did you are taking?
I used to be nervous, but it surely was a terrific feeling too. My first scene was with Ram Kapoor. By that point, he had already accomplished 100-150 episodes and was fully into the character. I used to be going through him as a newcomer. After giving my first shot, I requested him if I wanted to enhance or change something. He informed me as a newcomer I used to be sensible. I used to be so blissful. The director was additionally blissful. All of that basically helped me acquire confidence.
4. How was the rapport together with your co-stars once you acquired to fulfill or work with them once more?
The rapport continues to be beautiful. We are nonetheless buddies. After Ghar Ek Mandir went off air, I met Ram once more whereas taking pictures for Kutumb. He was taking pictures for Monsoon Wedding. He mentioned, “I’m so proud of you. I knew it then that you would do something. You are already a star.” I replied, “Not a star yet, but yes God has been kind.”
5. If given an opportunity to return to your debut function, what would you want to vary or do higher?
My beginning was good. The director ensured that I open up proper from the very begin. So, there’s nothing I’d like to vary. In theatre, you do loud performing. In TV, you must tone it down slightly. My performing was already on a delicate stage. That helped me get into the pure zone of my character. Unfortunately, Ram acquired changed or left it, and therefore, all the story acquired modified. I additionally acquired busy with different reveals, so I moved out. But this present did give me a variety of confidence.
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6. One movie or function that impressed you to turn into an actor?
Whichever movie did nicely used to turn into my favorite. Like that point Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak was a success, and Aamir Khan was liked. I used to repeat his model like his middle-parting hairdo. People used to say I appear to be a hero, and so I ought to turn into one.