Adnan Khan, a ‘natural’ when it comes to acting, owes ‘his all’ to television, and believes that his television experience has made him an actor, capable of getting appreciated for his craft!! On the occasion of World Television Day, observed on 21 November, he talks about his struggles as a performer and the uphill climb he has had to see all the fame today!!

Here is Adnan Khan, presently seen in the role of Vikrant Saluja in the Colors TV show, Mannat Har Khushi Paane Ki, produced by Malhar Content Creators, talking about the impact of TV on him.

Read on.

Tell us about the significance that television has had in shaping your career.

I owe everything in my career to television. I am in love with this industry. I am extremely thankful that it gave someone like me a chance. It has been a happy marriage since then.

What is the significance of this day, World TV Day, to you?

Honestly, I was not aware!! But I would consider this special day to be the birthday of the industry that I work in. I wish television would return to its glorious days, with excellent television shows. We have got a few at the moment, but we can always aim for more.

How do you work towards making a performance authentic onscreen?

I have a simple barometer, which is to try to be truthful. Every time I aim for that, it automatically translates into authenticity.

What do you enjoy most about being called a TV actor?

Every time someone tells me that, I take it as a hug for my craft. Television is basically a theatrical show, something better than that, as we work every day on our craft. TV is such a beautiful place to practice one’s craft, keep learning and enjoying.

Do you feel secure as an actor?

No, I don’t feel secure!! I have successfully managed not to take my work for granted. I realise when I look around that it will not last forever. Any show could be my last show. So I always try to give my best, and it keeps me on the edge.

Did you have a “Plan B” career, and at what point in your journey did you feel secure enough to commit to acting full-time?

In fact, acting was my Plan B. Plan A was that I was working as an HR Manager in Dubai, handling about 400 people. Let’s just say that a movie bug bit me, called Seven Pounds, and Plan B started immediately. I did make this move when I was young. I was naive to see how difficult this phase would be. But I am glad that this happened to me.

What has been the most rewarding moment of your TV career so far?

I guess, honestly, for me, my most rewarding moment would have to be people appreciating my craft. I was not a natural talent; I had to really work at the craft. It has taken me a while to see the moments when people came up to me, appreciating my talent. I would say that such moments started in my previous show, where I remember people complimenting that my scenes were natural. Earlier in my career, I had a lot of people feel disappointed with my work and yell at me. So, getting that compliment and the uphill climb have been beautiful.

Well said!!

Happy World Television Day to all!!