"Shukriya and Red have been my favourite and most challenging roles to date" – Aftab Shivdasani 
By IndiaFM News Bureau, February 15, 2007 - 04:14 IST
Aftab Shivdasani has come such a long way in Bollywood! From being a child artist in Mr. India to playing the lead in Vikram Bhatt’s
soon to release Red, Aftab has had his share of ups and down in the industry. But there is no looking back for this dashing six-footer. He has
a lot of interesting projects lined up like Life Mein Kabhi Kabhie and Speed.
In a live chat session with IndiaFM, the actor spilled the beans. Read on as he talks about everything… from doing an ad for Farex Cerelac, to his
negative role in Speed!
Jess : hey aftab
Aftab Shivdasani : hey Jess
Jess : man I love all ur movies especially Masti
Aftab Shivdasani : thnx Jess u shud watch red now
Nisha : Hi Aftab, i'm a huge fan from Vancouver
Aftab Shivdasani : hey thnx nisha
Jess : when are u gonna come 2 australia????
Aftab Shivdasani : Jess i was in sydney in december
hiba : hey aftab! You have fantastic comic timing in so many of your movies but also have proved to be a very successful actor in serious
roles. How do you manage to be so versatile?
Aftab Shivdasani : thanx hiba i just keep working on it
waz : I want to make film with u
Aftab Shivdasani : what kinda film waz
Riya : I like ur look in Red. who's ur hair stylist for Red?
Aftab Shivdasani : thanx riya its aalim
Aftab_fan : do u know u have a killer smile?
Aftab Shivdasani : thanx aftab fan
waz : have got any films with the Big B
Aftab Shivdasani : no waz but I’ve done a guest appearance in Nishabd
Hassu05 : what will be your next film after Red ?
Aftab Shivdasani :hasu its gonna be Life Mein Kabhi Kabhie
Frenchy : Bonjour Aftab I am waiting forward to watch ur movie RED. Please take care of ur career. I am sure u can u just need the right
movie :)
Aftab Shivdasani : thank u frenchy
BRAD PITT : have u heard about indiafm
Aftab Shivdasani : yes brad i have
hiba : what has been your favourite role and most challenging to date!
Aftab Shivdasani : the one in Shukriya and Red hiba
| hiba : what has been your favourite role and most challenging to
date!
Aftab Shivdasani : the one in Shukriya and Red |
Frenchy : I think its a good thing that u changed ur look for the movie. Its important to be into the character. The look & all the rest. BRAVO !!
!
Aftab Shivdasani : yeah i realised frenchy
sobia : hi aftab i am from pakistan and your big fan
Aftab Shivdasani : hi sobia thanx
Nisha : Do you identify with your character in Red? Are you a passionate person... or have dark secrets? =)
Aftab Shivdasani : yes 2 an extent nisha I do
debajitdutta :Do you remember me ? I met you in Indian Idol 1 and performed, sang with you
Aftab Shivdasani : yes debajit how r u
Hero : hey aftab...you were AWESOME In Kasoor
Aftab Shivdasani : thanx hero then u’ll love Red
Riya : Do u believe in live in relationship. Don lie answer honestly.
Aftab Shivdasani : yes I do riya
| Riya : Do u believe in live in relationship. Don lie answer honestly.
Aftab Shivdasani : yes I do riya |
azy : aftab how come your from the vikram bhatt camp in films just like srk wid johar
Aftab Shivdasani : just azy cause v have a great workin rapport
Hero : are a ajay devgan fan?????
Aftab Shivdasani : yes hero i think he is one of the finest actors around
ram : till date what wud u rate as ur best performance ???
Aftab Shivdasani : ram it would b shukriya
srk’fan : hi aftab.....ru liking srk in kbc
Aftab Shivdasani : yes very much srk fan
Diti_85 : aftab wat does ur name mean?
Aftab Shivdasani : it means rising sun diti
| Diti_85 : aftab wat does ur name mean?
Aftab Shivdasani : it means rising sun diti |
Leeni : so aftab did u always want to act??? was it a childhood dream???
Aftab Shivdasani : yes leeni it always was
Hero : planing any films with jackie shroff????
Aftab Shivdasani : would love 2 hero
Suhana : thanks for making a website in German.
Aftab Shivdasani : website in German?? What is that suhana
luckyhk : Aftab Bhai ek baar phir se Hungama jaise film de kar Hungama karo na
Aftab Shivdasani : zaroor kyon nahi luckyhk
Diti_85 : aftab do u wana do a period film?
Aftab Shivdasani : yes of course diti
owais : which actress did u hav ur first crush on?...
Aftab Shivdasani : owais its gotta b raveena tandon
| owais : which actress did u hav ur first crush on?...
Aftab Shivdasani : owais its gotta be raveena tandon |
saleem kamil : did you like working with ayesha takia in de taali?
Aftab Shivdasani : yes saleem i enjoyed it
Jerin : What about speed and dhol?You were excellent in Kasoor ,Ankahee, and Footpath
Aftab Shivdasani : thanx jerin speed will release in july
milind soman : hi aftab...regards from sweden...when are you coming here?
Aftab Shivdasani : thanx milind s what happ in sween
BRAD PITT : did u plan about to do an international film b'coz u look lika an hollywood star really !
Aftab Shivdasani : thanx brad i love ur nick its my fav actor
heday : hey iam chatting with u from kabul , Afghanistan
Aftab Shivdasani : hi heday
milind soman : hope red will be a super duper hit yaar
Aftab Shivdasani : thanx milind!
Leeni : hey aftab u hve a very very very cute smile!!!!!!!!!!
Aftab Shivdasani : thanx so much leeni
krutisha : hey aftab i am a gr8 fan of yrs and i really loved yr movie "koi aap sa"
Aftab Shivdasani : thanx krutisha
saleem kamil : what is de taali?
Aftab Shivdasani : saleem de taali is an out n out romantic comedy
| saleem kamil : what is de taali?
Aftab Shivdasani : saleem de taali is an out n out romantic comedy |
milind soman : I just want to tell you that u look good without hair...
Aftab Shivdasani : thanx milind i think so 2
kaloo_soni : hey aftab im ur big fan!!....btw wat colour shoes are u wearing now??????
Aftab Shivdasani : kaloo its a black n white puma pair
debajitdutta : Plz tell me are u still keeping the same bindaas, non-competitive and
Aftab Shivdasani : yes absolutely debajit thank u for ur wishes
luckyhk : Aftab ji what massege u want to give to u r fans for Valintine Days
Aftab Shivdasani : lucky I’d say everyday love should b celebrated not on any particular day
Diti_85 : will u plz go on a date with me on Valentines day ?
Aftab Shivdasani : yes diti where
Nick : Why are u working with flop director?
Aftab Shivdasani : who nick
kaloo_soni : how is ritesh deskhmukh to work with????????????
Aftab Shivdasani : very good kaloo we have great chemistry
Hero : are you doing any negative roles???? i like u in negative roles...
Aftab Shivdasani : yes hero in Speed
| Hero : are you doing any negative roles???? i like u in negative
roles...
Aftab Shivdasani : yes, in Speed |
Nisha : You seem to be a very reserved person...isn't that in opposition with your chosen career?
Aftab Shivdasani : yes it is nisha but like u said its only my profession not my life
kaloo_soni : heyy aftab u was soooooo cute wen u was a kid and still now...which brands did u do an ad for????
Aftab Shivdasani : for farex cerelac kaloo
pretty_p : hey aftab...whose ur fav actor??
Aftab Shivdasani : amitabh bachchan pretty
| pretty_p : hey aftab...whose ur fav actor??
Aftab Shivdasani : amitabh bachchan pretty |
Leeni : aftab whn r u goin 2 do another comedy cuz u r gr8 in comedy films
Aftab Shivdasani : yes leeni fr sure
chenar : please make the same film {kia yahi pyar hain } because it was one of best film
Aftab Shivdasani : sure chenar
owais : which young actor do u believe will make to the top in this industry
Aftab Shivdasani : diffi 2 say owais everythin is ery unpredictable in my line
Babuji Zaraa : how is it with Yana???
Aftab Shivdasani : great babuji
| Babuji Zaraa : how is it with Yana???
Aftab Shivdasani : great babuji |
pady : any specific reason for your bald look in RED ?
Aftab Shivdasani : just wanted a radical change pady
| pady : any specific reason for your bald look in RED ?
Aftab Shivdasani : just wanted a radical change pady |
sengh : inspite having so many big films, u havent made it big, how do u feel?
Aftab Shivdasani : sengh i feel good if get peaceful sleep
Shiv_amsterdam : hi aftab, we in holland are a big fan of your romantic role
Aftab Shivdasani : thank u shiv love u 2
Hero : i liked ur song saathi tera pyaar from insaniyat
Aftab Shivdasani : haha thanx hero gd research
Erina from Dk : Aftab i cant wait to c ur movie red:)
Aftab Shivdasani : me 2 erina
milind soman : are u metrosexual?
Aftab Shivdasani : yes milind
pady : Do you regret doing any of your films ?
Aftab Shivdasani : no pady not at all
ASAD : wats ur dream?? to be the best actor or to do the best movies in the business?
Aftab Shivdasani : my dream is 2 b happy asad
| ASAD : wats ur dream?? to be the best actor or to do the best
movies in the business?
Aftab Shivdasani : my dream is 2 b happy asad |
Babuji Zaraa : why does people call you faffy?
Aftab Shivdasani : thats my nick babuji
Hassu05 : do u have any official website ?
Aftab Shivdasani : not as yet hassu
Shahrukh Bhai : Aftab...u really need 2 go in Bigg Boss house...u got no fans...
Aftab Shivdasani : thanx shahrukh i will
Erina from Dk : Aftaaaaab ur the cutest actor ever.. ur very talented.. plz do some movies with salman:)
Aftab Shivdasani : sure erina
Hero : did you like Kabhi alvida na kehna???
Aftab Shivdasani : yes hero
dashy78 : Aftab bhai who is the hottest heroine or co star u have worked with?
Aftab Shivdasani : dashy i think it would be celina and amrita
| dashy78 : Aftab bhai who is the hottest heroine or co star u have
worked with?
Aftab Shivdasani : dashy i think it would be celina and amrita |
Erina from Dk : Aftab ur a hottie here in Denmark. when r u cumin here???
Aftab Shivdasani : whenever u invite erina
Ajnz : You were really cool in Kya yehi pyaar hain - like to see you in such movies.
Aftab Shivdasani : sure thanx ajnz
qamar : wat is ur first fil as a child artist?
Aftab Shivdasani : qamar it was mr india
Diti_85 : u look pretty sexy in red
Aftab Shivdasani : thanx diti
azy : aftab wats ur think of bhaghamm baag and slame ishq
Aftab Shivdasani : havent sen eithere azy
Diti_85 : i love u
Aftab Shivdasani : diti love u 2
Nisha : Are you going to revive your film with Rani Mukherji...
Aftab Shivdasani : dont think so nisha
kaloo_soni : bollywood is much better then hollywood wen we got stars like u mann
Aftab Shivdasani : thanx kaloo god bless
sk : when de taali will release?
Aftab Shivdasani : sk it will rlaease in aug
Deepu : Aftab what is the secret of your charming smile?
Aftab Shivdasani : thanx deepu il ask my mum
Diti_85 : do u like indiaFM ?
Aftab Shivdasani : yes diti i love it
shawn : aftab bhai u rock
Aftab Shivdasani : thanx shawn
Diti_85 : do u like coffee or tea?
Aftab Shivdasani : both diti
Hero : you were the best in Darna Mana Hai
Aftab Shivdasani : thanx hero u’ll like speed
owais : what kind of dressing do u prefer the most
Aftab Shivdasani : owais somethin comfortable
Jess : i watched ankhee the other day ur acting was soooo good u made me cry
Aftab Shivdasani : sorry Jess but glad u liked it
waz : you most funny actor
Aftab Shivdasani : thanx waz
debajitdutta : When u r co-starring with Kareena Kapoor in ur movies?
Aftab Shivdasani : dunno debu but hopefully soon
Jerin : Any film with RGV other than Nishbadh?
Aftab Shivdasani : no jerin
milind soman : how old were u in mr india?..
Aftab Shivdasani : milind i was 7 rs old
bollywoodbhai : you've done a lot of serious/negative roles like in Ankahee and your upcoming Red. When will you return to comedy as I
loved you in Masti and Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega. You have excellent timing.
Aftab Shivdasani : thanx bollywd bhai, soon soon
Diti_85 : pls come to phoenix mills - sports bar. Our first date
Aftab Shivdasani : done, when diti
mihirsha : which is the best scene in RED of yours
Aftab Shivdasani : mihirsha its the entire climax
milind soman : how tall are you aftab?
Aftab Shivdasani : 6 ft milind
ro : Are you going make any films with Yash raj banner?
Aftab Shivdasani : hope so ro?
Nisha : Do you have a personal mantra that keeps you going?
Aftab Shivdasani : nisha not really but i love 2 learn n grow not necessarily only work wise
mihirsha : when u planning for ur wedding....after RED??
Aftab Shivdasani :no mihirsha not for a while
Hero : i like your dance...you are better than hritik
Aftab Shivdasani : thanx hero although I think he is the best dancer in the industry today
| Hero : i like your dance...you are better than hritik
Aftab Shivdasani : thanx hero although I think he is the best dancer in the industry today |
neha : who do u think is the most beautiful woman in the world?
Aftab Shivdasani : diffi 2 say neha
wasima : u looked very cute in chaalbaaz, how was the experience working with sridevi?
Aftab Shivdasani : great wasima
azy : aftab are u 26 year old is dat rite
Aftab Shivdasani : no am 28
Sagar : Hi aftab, wht u think who is the most talented & hardworking actor in Bollywood Industry??
Aftab Shivdasani : i think its hrithik
ali : i heard that you, ayesha , ritiesh jump from a 750ft tall building in de taali, its that true?
Aftab Shivdasani : yes me n ritesh did ali
| ali : i heard that you, ayesha , ritiesh jump from a 750ft tall building in
de taali, its that true?
Aftab Shivdasani : yes me n ritesh did ali |
kaloo_soni : aftab do u like to eat paann???????????
Aftab Shivdasani : rarely kaloo
Jerin : Who is your dream director?and which is your dream project?
Aftab Shivdasani : would love 2 work wit sanjay leela bhansali
Diti_85 : 14 feb sports bar 11pm... if u really come I WIL BE THE LUCKIEST GAL
Aftab Shivdasani : sure diti I’ll see you
Hero : who is the king of overacting???srk???shahid kapoor???or john abraham???be honest
Aftab Shivdasani : i think its me hero
abhinau : r u married?
Aftab Shivdasani : no abhinau
Sagar : r u going to do any film with Madhur Bhandarkar??
Aftab Shivdasani : not offred any as yet sagar
Reema : What has been the most challenging role for you as an actor?
Aftab Shivdasani : shukriya reema
neha : ru half sindhi??
Aftab Shivdasani : yes neha i ma
balleballe : i remember seeing u performing in hk at the intercontinental hotel
Aftab Shivdasani : yes i remember balle
Jerin : Aftab is brilliant
Aftab Shivdasani : thanx jerin so r u
milind soman : wat do u like to drink?
Aftab Shivdasani : milind i love lota os water
Hero : you should work with mithunda
Aftab Shivdasani : sure hero
milind soman : wat is ur fav brand?
Aftab Shivdasani : milind its zara
balleballe : how did you build your muscle did u eat a lot or worked out a lot
Aftab Shivdasani : both balle
katrina : hey aftab i totally love u please say hi 2 me
Aftab Shivdasani : hi katrina thanx how u doin
AA : hey aftab...this is ashish, ur classmate from school....remember me?
Aftab Shivdasani : ashish who
bollywoodbhai : would you do a film with me? i am currently writing a script and there's a role i think you'd be perfect for!
Aftab Shivdasani : what kinda script bollywd bh
azy : aftab wat do u do in ur pare time?
Aftab Shivdasani : azy i love sports
Reema : Aftab please tell me what has been the most challenging role for u?
Aftab Shivdasani : remma its been shukriya n red
DON 3 : u Love indiaFM ?
Aftab Shivdasani : yes don
abhinau : plz....tell me do u hv any guest appearance in any big budget movies?
Aftab Shivdasani : abhinau its sanjay dutt
krutisha : wat do u value most in life??????
Aftab Shivdasani : krutisha i value every single moment in life
Hero : Disco Dancer Or kabhi alvida na kehna????
Aftab Shivdasani : kank hero
Jerin : Is speed a remake of cellular?
Aftab Shivdasani : no jerin
Jess : wat car do u drive
Aftab Shivdasani : Jess the merc
Kaid : When is RED releasing?
Aftab Shivdasani : kaid on 2nd mar
krutisha : which is yr fav movie
Aftab Shivdasani : krutisha it would be sholay
| krutisha : which is yr fav movie
Aftab Shivdasani : krutisha it would be sholay |
debajitdutta : What is on your bedside table ?
Aftab Shivdasani : my i pod system and my watch and phone
Sevil : do you live with your parents
Aftab Shivdasani : yes i do sevil
cruise : will you work with a pakistani actress?
Aftab Shivdasani : sure y not cruise
kaloo_soni : do u sing really good??? i think ur singing is soooo goood !!!
Aftab Shivdasani : I’ve never sung kaloo
luckyhk : Aftabji r u doing any movie as a Punjabi Roll
Aftab Shivdasani : no not as yet lucky
kavin : would you one day like to work with mani ratnam ?
Aftab Shivdasani : yes kavin fr sure
Aftab Shivdasani : ok friends its time 2 go now… it was great chatting with all of u’l.. Lots of love and best wishes always...Aftab
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Aftab makes a cameo in Nishabd
