When Gautam Rode stops by at Tellychakkar’s den


MUMBAI: Gautam Rode talks about his wife Pankhuri Awasthy, his future projects, his life after marriage in a tell- all session at tellycolors.

The temperatures at the den of tellycolors were running high and we bet if we share the reason with you, your heart beats are going to go haywire.

Already excited, eh?

The reason is: one handsome lad from the telly industry paid a visit to TC den. This actor made his television debut in 1995 with the Zee TV show, Jahan Pyaar Mile. He gained popularity for his work in Baa Bahoo Aur Baby which aired on Star Plus. He was much loved for his acting in Lucky and Saraswatichandra. Still wondering who the actor is? Well, we are talking about Gautam Rode, who recently got hitched with the gorgeous Pankhuri Awasthy.

In a tête-à-tête with us, at the tellycolors, Gautam revealed many facets of his life including his acting journey, fitness and of course, marriage. Excerpts:

Those challenging times:

Gautam has been part of many path breaking shows like Maha Kumbh: Ek Rahasaya, Ek Kahani, Suryaputra Karan. He began his Bollywood career in 2002 withAnnarth and later was seen in Aksar 2 opposite Zarine Khan. Today he has made a strong place for himself but it was not that easy when he started.

Not many would know that the actor who is successful in his career had entered the ‘City of Dreams’ to become an actor with just 4K in his pocket. And, the day he reached Mumbai, he wasn’t even sure about where he would be staying at night. “That’s how my struggle began,” shared the actor. But bravo Gautam, we are proud that such difficulties didn’t let you give away you dream to reach where you are today.