I am not friends with Jennifer: Gautam Rode

Gautam Rode is juggling two TV shows (Saraswatichandra and Nach Baliye) but of late, he’s been more in the news for off screen issues. The actor claims he was taken by surprise by recent reports that he is dating actress Rubina Dilaik.

Gautam says, “Although surprising, I’m used to such things now. My friends message me or I read on Twitter what is being said about my personal life.”

There is also buzz that Gautam and Saraswatichandra co-star Jennifer Winget don’t see eye to eye. The actor admits that he isn’t friends with Jennifer and prefers to maintain a professional relationship. “I don’t feel the need to be friends with her as long as the professional rapport is okay,” he says. It was also said that Jennifer’s husband Karan Singh Grover didn’t like the romantic scenes between Gautam and her. He says, “Maybe he has a problem, but I find such things laughable.”

On the work front, he admits life is hectic. He says, “I’m shooting 30 days a month. Nach will get over in February, then life will be less hectic. Currently I shoot all day, work out at night, catch five hours of sleep and I’m back to the sets.”

Speaking about the Nach Baliye contestants this season, Gautam says, “I knew Gurmeet Choudhary from before. Ripudaman Handa has now become like a younger brother. Kiku Sharda is also someone I share a good rapport with. I think that’s important for a host.”