Sumeet Vyas: I was intimidated by Kareena Kapoor’s stardom

Actor Sumeet Vyas, who featured in popular web series Permanent Roommates and Tripling, will soon be seen romancing actor Kareena Kapoor Khan in the upcoming film Veere Di Wedding. He reveals what it was like when he realised that he has been paired with Bebo. “I was slightly intimidated with the fact that I am paired with Kareena. She is such a big star in bollywood, and has so many fans. So it was a bit intimidating to see six bodyguards around her, every time we were shooting,” he says with a laugh. It was Kareena’s friendly behaviour that made him comfortable. “But to give credit where it is due, I must share that there were absolutely no starry tantrums from her. She was a thorough professional throughout the shoot, and I had a really great time shooting with her,” he adds. The 34-year-old says that it is very important for him to avoid similar characters. He wants to try something different. “I have turned down a lot of scripts. Though I know I am not in a position to reject many offers because things might end up getting scary. But I feel it’s important for me to do that, to avoid getting stereotyped. I am tired of playing the nice guy, the lover boy. I want to play an a**hole. I want to shave off my head, put paint and tattoos all over my body. I want to do all kinds of roles,” says the actor who played a character named Salman Khan, a classmate of Shashi Godbole (Sridevi), in English Vinglish (2012).