Akshay Mhatre reveals why he couldn't relate to his role in 'Ghar Ek Mandir - Kripa Agrasen Maharaj Ki' at first!

Akshay Mhatre is known for featuring in shows like 'Indiawaali Maa' and 'Piyaa Albela' wants to explore different genres.

Mumbai: Actor Akshay Mhatre, who currently plays the protagonist Varun in the television show 'Ghar Ek Mandir - Kripa Agrasen Maharaj Ki', says that he couldn't relate to his on-screen role initially.

He says: "The initial phase of my currently played role Varun was not something that I could relate to, as he was self-centric, super lazy and arrogant. The only thing I could relate to was his love for playing games on his cell phone."

"Varun now in the later phase is much more mature, caring, sensitive and a family man which is in a kind similar to me. I'm enjoying essaying the role."