Prateik Babbar: Don't want work because of my surname

Actor Prateik Babbar, son of actor-turned-politician Raj Babbar and late
actress Smita Patil, is one of the few actors
in Bollywood who does not like using his
background and prefers doing things on his
own.

The 26-year-old says he does not like using
his surname to get big banner projects and
works to make his own identity.

"There is nothing more satisfying than
making a name for yourself. I don't want
to use my family name to get movies, I
like doing things on my own. Even if you
are from a movie background you have to
prove yourself. I am satisfied with the way my career has shaped up and don't
like using my surname to get work," said
Prateik.

The actor started his career with 2008
release Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and went on to star in films like Dhobi
Ghaat, Dum Maro Dum, Aarakshan, My Friend Pinto and Ekk Deewana Tha.

Prateik has always maintained a low-
profile in public and had only one release
last year. His upcoming project this year is Issaq, an Indian
adaptation of Rome-Juliet, which hits the theatres this Friday.

The actor does not mind doing one film a
year as long as he gets to do quality work. "It is a conscious
decision to do one movie
a year. I don't want to pick up any project
that comes my way. Don't care what
people say and will continue working
according to my ideologies," he said.

Issaq is directed by Manish Tiwary and also stars Rajeshwari Sachdev,
Ravi Kishan and
Makarand Deshpande. "This is Romeo-Juliet with Indian masala.
Set in a Banarasi tone the movie is a
typical entertainer. It was very difficult to
portray the character and I chose this
movie because I wanted to get out of my
comfort zone," said Prateik.

The actor's upcoming project is titled Ram Pam Posh, helmed by newbie
director Sam Khan. Prateik will star along with TV actor Karan
Kundra in the lead.