After starting his career with the TV show Just Mohabbat as a teenager, Vatsal Sheth has gone from strength to strength.
Be it popular shows like Ek Hasina Thi and Haasil, films like Taarzan: The Wonder Car, web shows or creating funny videos for social media along with his actress-wife Isheeta Dutta Sheth, Vatsal has managed to create a special place in the hearts of his fans.
The good-looking actor, who recently recovered from COVID-19,
Will make his debut in Gujarati films soon.
Interview after chosen as the Ahmedabad Times Most Desirable Man 2020-2021
What are your thoughts on being the Ahmedabad Times Most Desirable Man 2020?
Finally, I have made it! It feels great and I am thankful to Ahmedabad Times for this honour. Also, this wouldn’t have been possible without the love that my fans have showered on me. I just want to thank them for their constant support. Isheeta is happier than me with this development!
According to you, which are the qualities that make you desirable?
I have always believed in being myself and never tried to be someone else. I think that honesty has really helped me. Someone once told me that the kind of person you are in real life reflects on the screen. Also, I am a very positive person and whatever I do reflects that positivity and honesty.
What qualities in a woman make her desirable?
Honesty really attracts me and that’s one quality that makes a woman really desirable.
How has your journey been in television and films so far?
When I look back, it has been a very long journey already! But it has been really amazing because I have got to play different kinds of roles, which includes playing the chocolate boy, negative roles and even playing a ghost in a web show! Right now, I am growing a beard for an upcoming film and I am really excited about it. It’s something that I have never attempted before and I just feel blessed that I have got roles that have been very different from one another.
Who, according to you, are the most desirable men and women in the country?
Honestly, I am not sure about it.
Since the pandemic hit us in 2020, how have you changed as a person? And how has it changed things for you professionally?
During the lockdown last year, while we were stuck home, Isheeta and I thought of doing something to try and stay in a positive frame of mind. So, we started creating these funny videos. We hadn’t done much comedy before this but the response we got was truly overwhelming. As a Gujarati, I also feel very happy that a couple of our Gujarati videos did really well. In fact, one of our videos has crossed 49 million views and all these things have happened organically. So, it’s a huge thing for us and we have got messages of appreciation from all over the globe. With more time on my hands, I also tried learning to play the flute and read books. This ongoing pandemic is truly unfortunate and it has been extremely tough for all of us. I have tried to pick up new s****s. For actors, working from home isn’t an option and I hope whatever I have learnt will help me in the long run. I try to be optimistic because this prevailing situation won’t last forever and things will improve. The pandemic has made me realise that we take so many things for granted, including the simple pleasures like meeting friends and going out for a walk. Both Ishiita and I love travelling and I feel that whenever we travel next, we will cherish it a lot more. I believe that all of us will value our freedom and everything else a lot more once this pandemic is over.
Your thoughts on the future of the Gujarati film industry?
I am excited about making my debut in Gujarati films and had the situation been normal, our movie would have released last year itself. I think the Gujarati film industry is in a very good space and some amazing films are being made. As a proud Gujarati, I would love to do more Gujarati projects. There’s certainly growing demand for Gujarati content on various platforms and it’s heartening. I also feel very happy when I see Gujarati actors like Pratik Gandhi doing such amazing work and it’s really inspiring.
06-02-2021, 11:48 AM
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