Versatile actor Jaideep Ahlawat, who has been winning hearts as Hathiram Choudhary in Paatal Lok Season 2, said he won't be considered for romantic roles at all.
In a converation with news agency ANI, Jaideep said traditional Bollywood romantic films like 'Dilwale Dulhania Le
Jayenge' and 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' will not be offered to him.
He expressed is desire to work in die hard romantic movies but feels 'koi lega nahi'.
"Koi lega nhi mujhe. Mai toh kr loonga. Mujhe lagta hah aisa ki koi lega nahi. Shayad ho sakta hai mai galat hoo. Hum kar lenge, pehle saamne waale ko believe krna padega. (I can do it, but no one will take me. I just believe it. Maybe I am wrong. I believe that I can do romantic films but the person in front of me should also believe that)," he said in the podcast.
Jaideep is being compared to late Irrfan Khan. The actor says he doesn't to limit himself to just Bollywood but wants to explore other industries as well.
The 44-year-old actor, who was also seen in hit Netflix movie Maharaj, said he would like to work in Hollywood as it will help him connect with a global audience.
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"Han han..mujhe chahhiye..kahin bhi kaam karo acha kaam chahiye..mujhe pahuchna hai logon tak.. (I want...I want good work anywhere. My growth depends on people and whether they like my work or not)," he added.
Jaideep Ahlawat, is being praised for his role in season 2 of Paatal Lok, was seen in Jaane Jan opposite Vijay Varma, Kareena Kapoor. He also spoke about his upcoming movies and said: "I did a film with Saif, 'Jewel Thief', I did a film with Vipul (Vipul Amrutlal Shah) sir, 'Hisaab', mai aur Shefali (Shah) ma'am, and I did a film with the writer of ' An Action Hero', Neeraj Yadav, his first directorial film, and other such works."
There are reports that Jaideep will be joining Manoj Bajpayee in 'Family Man 3' as the main antagonist.
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