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“It is always better to leave a character when it is at its’ peak.” Rajeev Khandelwal

“It is always better to leave a character when it is at its’ peak.” Rajeev Khandelwal

The buzz doing the rounds is that Rajeev’s character, Captain Rajvir of Left Right Left, will die soon. This will be the second time that Rajeev is planning to leave a show when his character is at its peak. Previously Rajeev left Kahiin Toh Hoga at the height of his character, Sujal’s, popularity.

So what is with his trend of quitting while he’s ahead?
Rajeev says: “I don’t know but I’ve always felt that it is better to leave a show when your character is popular and when it is at its peak rather than continuing with it with for seven years! After a long time, people tend to forget your character as with any other daily show. The character should be shelved while it is popular. Endlessly dragging it on is of no use. If this happens then the character vanishes in no time.”

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