Tu Aashiqui actor Ritvik
Arora is a hot favourite with youngsters. He has a massive female following and
is a social media sensation to boot. Ahaan, the character he plays in Colors’
popular show is much loved by the audience. We caught up with the actor in a
candid chat where he revealed details about love, relationships, and much
more.
Here are excerpts from the interview:
Fans are in love with your character, Ahaan...
I’m totally loving it. It's my first show and I didn't expect so much love and
appreciation from the audience. Though it’s very welcome, but I have to
confess it’s totally unexpected.
I fell in love with the character, the moment I read the script. Ahaan displays
a whole gamut of emotions – be it anger, or happiness, or sadness. So I get to
portray every shade of emotion, there possibly is. Though it was very
challenging as I haven't faced the camera before, I have learnt a lot in the
process.
Ritvik Arora And Jannat Zubair Rahmani
What are the similarities between Ritvik and Ahaan?
I think my character so much like me. If you know me in real life, and see
Ahaan onscreen, you will not be able to tell the difference... except for the
fact that main itna zyada kiss nahi mangta ladkiyon se (laughs). Aur main itna
gussa nahi hota ladkiyon se.
Are you romantic in real life?
I am a complete romantic. I can go to any extent to make someone feel special.
I’m a true believer of love. So I feel like the girl I’m fond of reciprocates
my feelings, I take it as my responsibility to keep her happy and make her feel
like the most special girl in the world.
What is the most romantic thing that you have ever done for a girl?
So, in the past year I met this girl who had a very bad experience with her
former boyfriend. It was horrible and extreme. I tried my level best to make
her forget her past, and let bygones be bygones. I made her overcome it and
that I think is very special and romantic. I have made her believe in love
again. 
Ritvik Arora
Are you in a relationship with this girl right now?
No, right now I am single.
What do you find most attractive in girls?
I think talent attracts me. It’s not about the looks. If a girl is a great
dancer, or a singer, I would be attracted to her. Yeah, I get attracted to
talent really fast.
You are an avid reader, what do you like to read?
Mostly non-fiction stuff. I like to read about technology and science fiction
is my favourite. I like to stay abreast of the latest developments in the world
of science. I’m always curious to know about the latest innovations and
inventions. 
jannat zubair
How is your chemistry with your co-star Jannat Zubair
Rahmani?
My equation with Jannat is really good. In fact, we have become really good
friends after working together for so long.
Go on...
And we inspire each other a lot. Actually, I don't know If I inspire her but
I’m definitely inspired by her because she has way more experience than me.
She has been around, doing TV shows and movies for the last 8-9 years. And she
is very camera friendly, very shoot savvy. So, I have learnt a lot from her. It
helps that most of my scenes are with her. Even when she’s doing a solo scene,
I ensure I’m around, to ensure I watch and learn. She is a confident performer
and I try to learn from her. I feel like I better my craft, just by watching
her act.
Ritvik-Arora-And-Jannat-Zubair
The interview is incomplete without me asking you about
your co-star Jannat’s ‘almost’ controversial exit, on being asked to perform an
intimate scene with you...
I wasn’t even aware of the intimate scene, first of all. I usually don't read
the screenplay, and take each day as it comes. I feel if I read the script again
and again or many times, I can’t be original or myself in front of the camera.
I understand her reservations about the intimate scene, as she is a minor. And
at the end of the day, it is completely her choice.
So you second her decision of not doing the scene...
I think as actors you have
the right to say NO to the scenes that you are not comfortable doing. Whatever
is going on in our mind, reflects on the camera. So a lack of conviction in a
scene reflects badly on the artiste's output. So what's the point in forcing
anyone to do something that he/she doesn't want to?