Gaurav Chopra has gotten himself a vital role in Sony's <em>Aisa Des Hai Mera</em> wherein he plays one of the central characters opposite the main lead Saumya Tandon (Rusty). The actor who has had a host of good shows behind him from <em>Lavanya, Piya Ka Ghar, Dil Kya Chahta Hai</em> to MTV's <em>Ghoom</em> is all set to spice up the track by playing the new protagonist.

He says he is passionate about life, relations and ambitions. He also says he is as harsh on himself as he is with others about the standards he sets. So, what is the real Gaurav Chopra really like? Known better as Narayani Shastri's boyfriend, Gaurav is now himself an established actor. The relationship has gone through troubled times, but Gaurav is clear. "Romance means being naked in front of your loved one emotionally and being as genuine as you can be," he says, but marriage is a definite no-no. <strong>Prashant Golecha</strong> quizzed Gaurav on the direction his life is taking.