INTERVIEWS. SIDDHARTH CHANDEKAR - Actor
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Interview by Ulhas Shirke © MMW
One more star in the making

Those who are watching ‘Agnihotra’ serial would agree that the character of Neel invites the attention of viewers for his ideology and maturity displayed at a young age, while facing difficult situations in life. His pairing with Saee has been well accepted by today’s youngsters. Not many are aware of their first Hindi film ‘Humne Jeena Seekh Liya’ released few years ago, where they played teenage lead pair, shown as school students, with ‘love at first sight’. Siddharth and Mrinmayee did perform together also on stage during college competitions in ‘Popati Chowkat’ while in Pune and with ‘Agnihotra’ they have just done a hat-trick. Siddharth also has one more play ‘Athrava Oont’ and a film -‘Kavadse’ to his credit.

MMW spoke to Siddharth Chandekar on the first day of the new year, to wish him success and the talented youngster was more than happy to chit chat with us.

Siddharth Chandekar

Q: Hi Siddharth! With the new year taking off, how do you visualize your progress in Marathi film industry ?
A: I only wish that the progress that we expect from marathi films during this new year, I should also be a part of it. With whatever contribution I make from my side for the growth of marathi film industry, it will only double my happiness.

Q: We understand that you are playing an important role in Avadhoot Gupte’s ‘Zenda’,
which is due for release shortly. Tell us something about this character and how were you selected for this role ?

A: Watching my performance in ‘Agnihotra’ serial, Avadhoot Sir’s assistant informed me that

they would like to cast me for the role of Umesh Jagtap, a young dedicated political party worker from Mumbai. I agreed to play that role. Umesh Jagtap is one such character on whom there is a great impact of the changing political scenario in the state. I felt that there was big challenge to perform this character in this political thriller.

Q: So, can we expect Siddharth doing such challenging roles in Hindi or Marathi in near future ?
A: Yes, provided the role is good.As long as there is enough scope for my character to create that desired impact through the film’s script, I wouldn’t mind accepting such roles.

Q. Watching your serial ‘Agnihotra’ we always have that feeling of observing real life characters in natural costumes. Who takes the decision for costumes to be worn by each performer?
A: Ms. Geeta Godbole wife of Shrirang Godbole, the producer; takes the decision. And so far, her choice has worked very well.

Q: Tell us at least one memorable moment on the sets of ‘Agnihotra’ ?
A: This happened when we shot non stop for 40 hours at our historical Wada. No one thought that we were shooting. It was just like a real life family gathering, with almost all the artistes together. We all had a great time during that period.



Q: With the current happenings in ‘Agnihotra’ preventing the reunion of Neel and Saee, tell us when we will finally see them coming together?
A: Just keep watching the serial regularly and don’t miss a single episode.

Q: Do you feel that your education and knowledge of Marathi literature at the school level help young actors like you to perform your roles with authority, especially in marathi drama, serials and films ?
A: Yes, it does help a lot. Thanks to all those who helped me to groom in this wonderful world of Marathi literature.

Q: How are you progressing with your studies ?
A: I am doing my second year Arts from S.P. College Pune and eager to complete my graduation soon.

User's Comments
Prashant Nagare
Prashant Nagare | Thu, Aug 19, 2010 at 3:28 AM
Neil Agnihotri
Hi neel mala tuje kam khup avadate. tu zenda madhe pan changale kam keles pan agnihotra an kub madhe tujya gunana khup vav milala ahe
Tanvi
Tanvi Kulkarni | Tue, Jul 6, 2010 at 10:50 PM
Neil Agnihotri
You are awesome Neil.I love you alot in Agnihotra & KUB. Me marte tujhavar!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Neil,Aditya,Umesh,Sanju,Ashwin , a charming school boy in KAVADSE & sweet look in POPTI CHOUKAT!!!!!!!!!!!! Mala ayushat ekda tula baghaychay Siddharth plllllllllllllllzzzzzzzzzzzzz.........
Ravikant
Ravikant | Wed, Jun 30, 2010 at 7:51 PM
Fan Of Siddharth
Nill anni sai la phunha akada TV war pahayach aahe. .kashle udaychi baat madhye siddharth ne adi ce kaam khup chaan kelele aahe .
Rachana
Tanvi | Sat, Jun 26, 2010 at 10:59 PM
General
Neil & Sai I used to watch agnihotra regularly
Rachana
Rachana | Thu, May 27, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Appreciation
Hi Neel... With those lots of comments you are already aware that ur work is appreciated so much. Jus wanna tell u that after so long koni tari marathi actor mala khup aawadlay... :) all the best for future ventures & u look very cute in Kashala udyachi baat. Take care..
Anku
Anku | Tue, May 18, 2010 at 2:00 PM
NEEL& SAI
Hi Neel(sidhya)mala tujhi ani mrunmai(sai) chi jodi khup avdaty tumachy badalachi sagali mahiti me kadhali ahe tumhi dog eekatr PUNACYA s.p. collage madhe hotat tumhi 'POPTI CHAUKT", HUMNE JEENA SEEKH LIYA' yat ektr kam kilat me tumachy agnihoti madhali sagale episod repet baghychi majy kade tujya S.P.collage madhli colictionchi vidio clip ahe. Mala vatat Tu ani Mrunmai(Sai) tumhi dogani real madhi lagn karav I LOVE U alot Neel tujasarkha DADU pratek bahini kade asava
Pratiksha
Pratiksha | Sun, May 2, 2010 at 8:21 PM
Hi
Neel , i really like u. your acting is very very very good. u look very mature in agnihotra...best of luck for your fut
Rama Kale
Rama Kale | Sat, May 1, 2010 at 5:38 PM
Agnihotra
Hi,siddharth mala tuje agnihotra madhil kam khup awdle,tu agdi mohan joshincha mulga watatos,vishesh manje tuje ani vaidehiche bahinbhavache nate tumhi khup cchn vathawle,mala bhau nahi tumala pahtana mi swtala vaidehichya jagi pahte,as yr.sister dadu u r very great
Alhad
Alhad | Sat, May 1, 2010 at 12:43 PM
Agnihotra
Neel.., you are very mature actor. We observe that you are taking the full advantage of the opportunity to act with such a great actors like THE GREAT VIKRAMJI GOKHALE, MOHAN AGASHE. MOHAN JOSHI, SUHAAS JOSHI and other. And due to this your acting is blossoming a by day. This has to happen whether you wish or not but consequences helping you to improve your acting. You are on the way of becoming great star. Even now there are very few young actors who act with such a natural expressions and emotions but you stand first among all of them.
Rupali
Rupali | Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 11:57 AM
U are doing good job
Hi siddarth U are doing very good job and U also looking so smart I really like U
Omkar Joshi
Omkar Joshi | Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 5:11 PM
Comment of Agnihotra
Hi, I daily watch Agnihotra serial on star pravah. It is awesome. It is really related with real life situations and problems that come in life. I am fan of Neil in it. Serial is no doubt the BIG HIT for channel, I wish best of luck for his future life.
Tushar Shewale
Tushar Shewale | Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 10:00 PM
Bhawana
Sidharth, tuze abhinandn.agnihohtra far gret malika ahe.m.ta.purskra sathi tumche khas karun mahadev che parat abhinandan.
Pankaj Kulkarni
Pankaj Kulkarni | Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 5:56 PM
Hi..Neil n Umesh
Hi..Neil dada, tuji acting khup khup chan aahe. agnihotra madhil tuja role khupach chan aahe sai barobar tu khupach chan distos. aani zenda madhil umesh cha role pan chan kela aahes . mi tujya aani sai sathi agnihotra b chukta pahto tuja fan pankaj
Ashwini Dalvi
Ashwini Dalvi | Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 9:41 PM
Best luck to neel
Hi Neel, he neel tuzi acting khupach chan ahe. aginohtra madhil tuja role khupach chan. sai barobar tu khupach mast distos. zenda madhil umeshhi sunder kelayas. asech changle role kar. tu khupach chan distos. tuzyasathi me agnihotra rojach na chukta baghate. tuzi style khupach avadate. specially tuze bolane ani tuza chashma. love u and congrats for ur future. yours one and only crazy fan ASHWINI(kalyan)
Pauravi
Pauravi | Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 12:14 PM
Hello
Hi Neel, agnihotra is superb and you are very good. It's quite sad that i will end soon but you will be always remembered by everyone ! Your role in Zenda was very realistic Finally hoping dat you suceed in future and bag great roles like Neel and Umesh Best of Luck!!
Ashwini Dlavi
Ashwini Dlavi | Fri, Feb 19, 2010 at 9:41 PM
Best luck to neel
Hi Neel, he neel tuzi acting khupach chan ahe. aginohtra madhil tuja role khupach chan. sai barobar tu khupach mast distos. zenda madhil umeshhi sunder kelayas. asech changle role kar. tu khupach chan distos. tuzyasathi me agnihotra rojach na chukta baghate. tuzi style khupach avadate. specially tuze bolane ani tuza chashma. love u and congrats for ur future. pl reply. yours one and only crazy fan ASHWINI(kalyan)
Pauravi
Pauravi | Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 12:14 PM
Hi
Hi Neel, agnihotra is superb and you are very good. It's quite sad that i will end soon but you will be always remembered by everyone ! Your role in Zenda was very realistic Finally hoping dat you suceed in future and bag great roles like Neel and Umesh Best of Luck!!
Suhas
Suhas | Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Hi Neil
Hi Neil sorry Siddrath... best of luck for your carier, you & Mrunmai are looking best together, hopes we will see your pair in future projects also. I am huge fan of you becz of Agnihotra.....becz Agnihotra is not serial but it is symbol of marathi tradition. once again best of luck!!!!
Pramod
Pramod | Tue, Feb 2, 2010 at 9:36 AM
Great Zenda
He sidharth tuzi acting khup changali ahe tu "zenda" madhe umesh chi bhumika solid nibhavlis ani "agnihotra" madhil neel cha rool madhe tu kharach shobun distos mala tuzi acting khup avadate
Kishor Kharote
Kishor Kharote | Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 10:59 PM
Congrats!!!
Dear sidharth, [ neel] you are doing very well in agnihotra. i like your acting. i want to see zenda for you and avdhut gupte. i am from kolhapur and hence i want to see kolhapur city's brand ambasador's film. i wish you best of luck!
Shri
Shri | Sat, Jan 23, 2010 at 3:51 PM
Congrats!!!
Hi... Sidharth!! Congrats!! You were awsome in ZENDA!! Beautiful movie and awsome character... Hope to see you rockin with such marvelous creations!!!
Rushikesh S Telang
Rushikesh S Telang | Wed, Jan 13, 2010 at 4:54 PM
Agnihotri
Hi Neel how are you? firstly congratulations for your film Zenda would have to realise. I am watching your serial AGNIHOTRA daily from first episod. I like you very much. One suggession that don't break WADA ....I want to friend with you I give up my mail ID please send me Have a good day bye....
Gaurav
Gaurav | Sat, Jan 9, 2010 at 11:20 AM
Neel
Hi, Neel I am really like to watch in Agnihotra in leading role from young generation. your acting is very nice & what can i tell about your conversaiton (SANVAD).
Vijay Yajurvedi
Vijay Yajurvedi | Fri, Jan 8, 2010 at 4:01 PM
Agnihotri Serial
Hi, I daily watch Agnihotra serial on star pravah. It is awesome. It is really related with real life situations and problems that come in life. I am fan of Neil in it. Serial is no doubt the BIG HIT for channel, I wish best of luck for his future life. May he get more films (Marathi/ Hindi) to prove him better than the BEST one! Also Sir, Neil do you have any blog regarding it. It will be very nice for me if I let know about it. And recently I heard that there is a great opportunity to act in Agnihotra serial. Let's see that when this grand opportunity approaches. Again Neil you are Rocking! In fact all characters in Agnihotra are rocking!
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