The actor opens up about going back to past lives and about his future Bollywood projects

Raaz Pichhle Janam Ka marks your second TV project, after Bigg Boss. Why did you choose to make a TV comeback with this project?
There are many reasons for that. Firstly, it’s very different from all the other shows one sees on TV these days. Viewers will instantly fall in love with Raaz Pichhle Janam Ka. Secondly, it’s an effort to improve people’s lives. As you know, on this show, people are put into a trance by a therapist, who then questions them about their past. This helps people come to terms with issues and memories they’ve suppressed and move on to better lives. Also, one of my strongest motivating factors for being part of this show is that I do believe in past-life regression and its beneficial effects.

What exactly is your role on the show?
I’m the narrator, the person who holds the show together. My role is two-fold—I talk to the participants and make them comfortable. I’m the first person they see when they come out of their trance and that puts them at ease. My second job is to be the link between the show and the audience. I explain what’s happening to the viewers.

Would you agree to undergo this therapy?
Definitely. In fact, I did volunteer for one episode, which has already been shot. But I can’t reveal much information— you’ll have to wait to catch it when it goes on air at the end of this month.

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