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Supermodel Milind Soman makes his big-screen debut in a mystery film with a mammoth cast. He does want to attract much attention till he's...

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Supermodel Milind Soman makes his big-screen debut in a mystery film with a mammoth cast. He does want to attract much attention till he’s comfortable with the medium…

He admits this is a big jump, from television to film. "You realise the difference between both mediums through the treatment given to the execution of a subject," he says, trying to sound like he’s got everything figured out perfectly. "On the small screen, only time matters — you have to complete a certain number of episodes every day. Nobody really bothers about the quality so much," he elaborates. As far as film is concerned, the drop-dead good-looking model insists that it’s probably a simpler medium than television "because there’s a lot more care taken, and you have more time to prepare for your role."

Clearly, he is enjoying his stint at movie acting. "I’ve got two more films lined up," he says. One, is a romance titled Pyar Ki Dhun which also features two new girls from London. The other, is a semi-animated film called Bhagmati where he is once again pitted with Tabu. "It’s about the love between Kutb Shahi and Bhagmati, the dancer," Milind says. Then, he mentions, "Tabu and I play students of literature and history."

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Meanwhile, the clotheshorse also has two highly popular television serials currently on air: Noorjehan and Deewarein. Is he going to have to give up on his television assignments so he can take up more film offers? He ponders for a moment… "I’m enjoying films for the moment, and whoever wants to sign me is welcome," he says matter-of-factly. He refuses to take names of film-makers he has aspired to work with. "I’m willing to work with anyone," he hisses.

Interestingly, Milind is amused when you ask him if acting has any deeper meaning in his life. He steers clear of using words like "creative satisfaction" and "inner joy". A refreshing change from the typical Bollywood brigade. "I’m just having fun," he volunteers.

Didn’t we say he’s an actor by default?

— Lata Khubchandani