Sonu Sood, who plays the lead role in 'Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi' feels that portraying 'Prem' in a Rajshri film was a challenge as he had to live up to the character's reputation. "Prem has an immense reach. Mothers see their sons in Prem and some women see their ideal companion in him. I had to live up to the character's reputation and also to everyone's expectations," Sood said. "I had no inhibitions because the audience is already aware of Prem's existence. They identify with his character and love him," he said adding he has given his own touch to the character. Identifying himself with his on-screen character in 'Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi', the actor said, "I too come from a small town with dream of making it big in Mumbai. Prem is committed in his relationship and is willing to wait for the woman he loves till eternity." Having played supporting roles in 'Jodhaa Akbar' and 'Singh is Kinng', Sood is shifting to lead roles with 'Ek Vivah Aisa Bhi' and 'Dhoondte Reh Jaoge' releasing later this year. "I have played lead roles in 'Ashiq Banaya Aapne', 'Sheesha' and 'Bhagat Singh' earlier but I am interested in good characters whether lead or supporting. Audiences relate to characters than the actors," he said. Speaking on the genre of films which appeal to him, the actor said romance and family dramas have a wider reach as they touch the chords of people across all sections of the society. (Agencies) ... read more »