When you signed Yeh Hai Mohabbatein [YHM], did you imagine that it would become a hit?
I never doubted Ekta's [Kapoor, producer] instinct. This was the first time that she was doing an adaptation of a novel. It was new for me, especially since it marked my comeback to television after three years. We have now crossed 1540-odd episodes.

Having played Raman for five years, does it get repetitive?
There are times when I think, 'How much more can I explore Raman as a character?' But I have made the part my own by infusing my personal traits into him. I try to make Raman relatable to viewers. We don't use stereotypical lines either, we use Hinglish on the show.